Optimizing Network Load Balancing Clusters

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Optimizing Network Load Balancing clusters

Because Windows uses an adaptable architecture, it is largely self-tuning. It is able to allocate resources as needed to meet changing usage requirements. However, you can make certain hardware and configuration choices to improve cluster performance. These choices are explained in the following sections:

• Focusing on the right hardware resources

• Optimizing the paging file size and location

• Optimizing network performance

• Using additional TCP/IP services