Load balancing distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers or resources to ensure optimal utilization and prevent overload on any single component. Here’s how it helps maintain availability:
Optimal Resource Utilization: By evenly distributing workloads, load balancing ensures that no single server or resource becomes overwhelmed, thus maintaining consistent performance and availability.
Resilience to Traffic Spikes: Load balancing helps handle sudden spikes in traffic by distributing the load across multiple servers, preventing slowdowns or service outages during peak usage periods.