Create MariaDB Balancers
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In the previous demo we have learned...[some new feature]
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You need to navigate to the Inventory area in the right side of the Layout section.
Click on the Balancers section and explore this area.
We have 2 types of Balancers available for installation:
- HAproxy
- Keepalived
Lets start with HAProxy balancer.
To add a new Balancer, drag and drop the chosen Balancer icon onto the primary Node.
A new window will appear.
You can install your Balancer on the whole Cluster or on one Node only.
Choose the installation source: Network or Local repository.
Choose the Ports and validate them by the Check button.
Click on the Rest API icon will generate a code you can later use in automation.
Select Submit to finalize your installation.
Drag and drop Keepalived icon onto the primary Node.
The installment procedure will have a minor differences.
You have an option to set a Virtual IP for this Balancer.
Make your adjustments and select Submit to finalize your installation.
The status runner will indicate the progress of your Balancer creation.
Advanced features:
- HAProxy → best for simple, fast, reliable failover and routing.
- Keepalived → best for all-in-one advanced features.
Your installation path will look like this:
Inventory area → Balancers → Drag me icon → Primary node → All Clusters | One Node→ Add HAProxy | Add Keepalived → Click Submit


