Chapter 1. Linux Virtual Server Overview
Each of the real servers then accesses a shared data source over the network.
Figure 1.2. A Three-Tier LVS Configuration
This configuration is ideal for busy FTP servers, where accessible data is stored on a central,
highly available server and accessed by each real server via an exported NFS directory or
Samba share. This topology is also recommended for websites that access a central, highly
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