Gateway Load Balancer

Layer 3

  • Deploy, scale, and manage a fleet of 3rd party network virtual appliances in AWS

  • Example: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Deep Packet Inspection Systems, payload manipulation, …

  • Operates at Layer 3 (Network Layer) – IP Packets

  • Combines the following functions:

    • Transparent Network Gateway – single entry/exit for all traffic

    • Load Balancer – distributes traffic to your virtual appliances

  • Uses the GENEVE protocol on port 6081

Target Groups for GLB

  • EC2 instances.

  • IP Addresses – must be private IPs.

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