Run different instances behind one load balancer?

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When using Amazon AWS is it possible to run different types of instances behind an load balancer?

Let's say as base instance you have an t2.small and when having some more load you want an t2.micro to help. AFAIK, Amazon is doing the load balancing with round-robin. It would be stupid to give the smaller instance the same load as the bigger one. Can this be changed as in percentage for example?

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 23 '15 at 07:23

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I believe that F5 and AWS have partnered to offer a product. The F5 VE will allow you to use ratio load balancing. This load balancer software may be purchased on a yearly subscription or hourly basis as needed.

answered Mar 23 '15 at 07:23

James Shewey

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Run different instances behind one load balancer?

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