[lug] Big-IP?

[Jeff Falgout]

Michael Belanger said:
> Greetings!
>
> Does anyone have recommendations for an inexpensive Big-IP network
> appliance for website failover and redirection?
>
> I had thought Dell was selling them now, but I can only find traces of
> them on their website.. The F5 Big-IP seems to be quite pricey -- even
> used.
>

Have you looked at using Linux Virtual Server? http://www.linux-ha.org/ .

I've been using the UltraMonkey http://www.ultramonkey.org/ package to do
HA and Load Balancing. All you need is a couple of machines, and they
don't have to be top end either.

jeff