Can somebody point me to a resource that explains how to go about having 2+ IIS web server clustered (or Webfarm not sure what its called) ?
All I need is something basic, an overview how and where to start. Can't seem to find anything...
+3
A:
This MSDN magazine article has a good overview of the technologies involved:
jm
2008-08-20 16:25:29
great article, haven't seen it before
UndertheFold
2008-11-05 03:36:23
+1
A:
What you're after is called Load Balancing.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/WindowsServer2003/Library/IIS/0baca8b1-73b9-4cd2-ab9c-654d88d05b4f.mspx?mfr=true
There's a very good book on the topic:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Windows-Clustering-Balancing-Osborne-Networking/dp/0072226226/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219249588&sr=8-1
Kev
2008-08-20 16:27:04
Actually much better tools to use here are the ApplicationRequestRouting module (2.0), WebFarmFramework (2.0) and WebDeploy (1.1). Will provide links in separate comment.
andrewbadera
2010-09-12 19:02:04
@andrew - in all fairness these tools weren't available when I answered the question so I think the downvote is a bit harsh. Also OP hasn't specified that he's using IIS7.
Kev
2010-09-12 22:13:23
+2
A:
Microsoft have articles on TechNet about clustering IIS using Network Load Balancing. You can do this more simply than using special hardware load balancing.
For hardware load balancing you place a device in front of the web servers and it manages the load. Each device is different so you would want to check the manufacturers guides and compatibility.
You should also check that your application does not have problems with load balancing. The sticky session problem is just one problem you should find out more about.
BrianLy
2008-08-20 16:30:24