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Load Balancing Algorithm (--loadbal)

Objects with this attribute

Object Manager

Attribute name	Usage
Load Balancing Algorithm	Pick a setting from the list.

Command line

Command option	Usage
`--loadbal default \| cpu \| memory \| sessions`	Specify a setting.

Description

When the application is launched, this setting determines the algorithm Secure Global Desktop 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 Manager	Command line	Description
Use array-wide setting	`default`	Use the default algorithm defined on the Load Balancing Properties panel of Array Manager
Least CPU usage	`cpu`	Choose the application server with the most CPU idle time.
Most free memory	`memory`	Choose the application server with the most free memory.
Fewest application sessions	`sessions`	Choose the application server that is running the fewest application sessions through Secure Global Desktop.

Note To use the Least CPU usage and Most free memory algorithms, you must also install the Sun Secure Global Desktop 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