Episode 96 — Cloud Network Appliances — Load Balancers and Firewalls
In this episode, we cover two critical categories of cloud network appliances. Load balancers distribute incoming network traffic across multiple servers to optimize performance, improve redundancy, and ensure availability. We discuss Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing, session persistence, and health checks to route traffic effectively. Firewalls, both stateful and stateless, control inbound and outbound traffic based on predetermined rules to protect cloud workloads from unauthorized access or malicious traffic.
We also explain how these appliances integrate with other services like intrusion prevention, web application firewalls, and automation tools for scaling. The Cloud+ exam often tests your ability to select, configure, and troubleshoot these appliances in various deployment scenarios. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber prepcasts, books, and information to strengthen your certification path.
