Load Balancing Algorithm (--loadbal)

Objects with this attribute

Usage

Object Manager Load Balancing Algorithm Pick a setting from the list.
Command line --loadbal default | cpu | memory | sessions Specify a setting.

Description

When the application is launched, this setting determines the algorithm Tarantella uses to choose the best application server on which to run the application. The server is selected from those defined on the application object's Hosts tab.

Object ManagerCommand lineDescription
Use array-wide settingdefaultUse the default algorithm defined on the Load Balancing Properties panel of Array Manager
Least CPU usagecpuChoose the application server with the most CPU idle time.
Most free memorymemoryChoose the application server with the most free memory.
Fewest application sessionssessionsChoose the application server that is running the fewest application sessions through Tarantella.

The Least CPU usage and Most free memory algorithms are only available if you have installed an Advanced Load Management license key.

Note To use these algorithms, you must also install the Tarantella Enhancement Module on the application server.

Examples

--loadbal memory

When launching the application, use the application server with the most free memory.

Related topics
  • Introducing application server load balancing
  • Configuring application server load balancing