Describes how Cisco ACI integrates with Microsoft Network Load Balancing (NLB), including unicast, multicast, and IGMP modes, configuration guidelines, and GUI procedures.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Microsoft NLB
Describes a load-balancing feature that distributes client traffic across multiple servers in a cluster configuration.
Cisco ACI configuration for microsoft NLB servers
Describes the deployment considerations and configuration requirements for Microsoft NLB servers within the fabric. It outlines the transition from Layer 2-only support to Layer 3 gateway capabilities starting in release 4.1.
Microsoft network load balancing guidelines and limitations
Describes the operational requirements and constraints for deploying Microsoft network load balancing within the fabric. These guidelines ensure proper traffic handling and configuration compatibility for virtualized server environments.
Configure Microsoft NLB in unicast mode using the GUI
Configures Microsoft NLB to flood all ports in the bridge domain using the GUI. This procedure requires the Microsoft NLB cluster VIP and MAC address.
Configure Microsoft NLB in multicast mode using the GUI
Configures Microsoft NLB to flood traffic on specific ports within the bridge domain using the GUI. This procedure enables static multicast mode for the cluster.
Configure Microsoft NLB in IGMP mode using the GUI
Configures Microsoft NLB to flood traffic on specific ports within the bridge domain using IGMP mode. This procedure enables the integration of Microsoft NLB clusters with the fabric by defining subnet and multicast group settings.