How to Configuring a Third Party HTTP Load Balancer for Siebel Server Load Balancing (Doc ID 477835.1)

Last updated on MAY 17, 2023

Applies to:

Siebel System Software - Version 7.7.1 SIA [18306] and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

Notice:

This technical note applies to Siebel version 7.7 and higher only. It does not apply to previous Siebel versions 7.5.x, 7.0.x, 6.x, etc. as Resonate Central Dispatch is used for load balancing in these versions.

Before deploying a third party Load Balancer with the Siebel Applications, Siebel Systems recommends that you review this technical note in detail. Siebel Systems also strongly recommends that customers are proficient with F5 BIG-IP technology or have an F5 BIG-IP consultant on-site for assistance.

Use the information in this technical note with the Deployment Planning Guide in the Siebel Bookshelf, as there are extensive cross references between this technical note and the Deployment Planning Guide. This document does not cover the installation and the initial set up of the Load Balancer hardware or software. It assumes that the Load Balancer solution has been installed and set up correctly. This document also does not cover the configuration of load balancing for Web servers. This document focuses on Siebel Server (Object Manager) load balancing only.

Third party Load Balancer configuration information is subject to change by third party vendors. Review the third party vendor's documentation carefully whenever there appears to be a discrepancy. Please report any necessary updates to Siebel Technical Support and this document will be updated appropriately as needed.

The focus of this technical note centers on using a third party HTTP Load Balancer with Siebel Servers. For details on Siebel Load Balancing configuration and deployment, please consult the Deployment Planning Guide in Siebel 7.7 Bookshelf.

The following topics are discussed in this technical note: