Choosing a Network Load Balancing Model

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Choosing a Network Load Balancing model

Network Load Balancing can be configured using one of four different models. This section describes the models, and sets forth the advantages and disadvantages of each.

• Single network adapter in unicast mode

• Multiple network adapters in unicast mode

• Single network adapter in multicast mode

• Multiple network adapters in multicast mode