What type of load balancing does NSX-T support?

NSX-T supports both Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing, making it a versatile choice for managing traffic efficiently across applications and services. Layer 4 load balancing operates at the transport layer and facilitates traffic distribution based on TCP/UDP headers without inspecting the actual content of the packets. This allows for high performance and minimal processing overhead, ideal for scenarios where content inspection is not required.

Layer 7 load balancing, on the other hand, functions at the application layer, allowing for more sophisticated distribution of traffic based on content types or application-level data. This capability enables features such as SSL termination, HTTP header inspection, and URL rewriting, making it suitable for modern web applications that require intelligent routing decisions based on the content being requested.

Together, the support for both Layer 4 and Layer 7 load balancing provides a comprehensive solution for application delivery and ensures that traffic is not only balanced effectively but is also managed based on the specific needs of the applications in use. This dual functionality is highly beneficial in today's complex application environments.