How to Use HAProxy to Load Balance Long-Lived TCP Connections
In web hosting and server administration, maintaining a stable and reliable connection is crucial. This is especially true for long-lived TCP connections, which are often used in applications that require…
How to Configure HAProxy to Load Balance TCP Traffic
In web hosting, ensuring that your website remains accessible and performs optimally under high traffic is crucial. One common problem faced by server administrators is how to effectively distribute network…
TCP keepalive Recommended Settings and Best Practices
TCP keepalive is a mechanism used to check the status of an idle connection by periodically sending “keepalive” packets. If there is no response after a certain number of attempts,…
How to Configure TCP keepalive Settings on Linux (CentOS, RHEL, Fedora)
TCP keepalive is a mechanism used to determine if a network connection between two hosts is still active. It does this by periodically sending “keepalive” packets over the connection. If…
How to Configure TCP keepalive Settings on Ubuntu (and other Debian-based systems)
TCP keepalive is a feature used to detect and close inactive or unresponsive connections. It works by periodically sending a small packet called a “keepalive probe” to maintain the connection….