Microservices - Real-World Architecture Case Studies
If Netflix uses Ribbon for load balancing, what is the expected behavior when multiple instances of a microservice exist?
If Netflix uses Ribbon for load balancing, what is the expected behavior when multiple instances of a microservice exist?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand Ribbon's purpose
Ribbon is a client-side load balancer that distributes requests evenly among available service instances.Step 2: Apply to multiple instances
With multiple instances, Ribbon balances load by sending requests evenly, improving performance and availability.Final Answer:
Ribbon distributes requests evenly across instances -> Option AQuick Check:
Load balancing = Ribbon distributes evenly [OK]
Quick Trick: Ribbon balances load evenly among instances [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Sending all requests to one instance
- Disabling instances instead of balancing
- Random routing without balance
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