Best way to implement a Load Balancer for an existing VM running a web-application where users uploading files?

Jan Rikard Skåret 20 Reputation points
2023-09-14T14:28:52.14+00:00

We have a https web application running on a VM in Azure. This application is connected to a database and a report-server on another VM (Azure). After login to the application its users keep their session-info in their browser until logging off. The users are uploading files in the application which are stored (on a data disk on the VM) and used in the application. The application has regular updates where new program files and .config settings is updated/changed.

We want to establish a type of Load Balancer (first time) and I’m thinking of using an Application Gateway in a way.  But I’m find it hard to find any information about which metode to use and if it will support session handling, uploading of files and application upgrades 2-4 times a month.

I’m hoping that someone have some experience in some of this ‘challenges’ and that they will share their answer so I can find the best way to approach this. Thank you in advance 😊

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  1. Andriy Bilous 11,176 Reputation points MVP
    2023-09-14T17:57:42.8366667+00:00

    Hello @Jan Rikard Skåret

    There are multiple options that you can use to achieve your goals.

    I would recommend to check Azure Architecture Center and define your requirements(HA, DR, etc) and budget.

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