[Catalyst] Distributed session storage problems/questions

Carl Johnstone catalyst at fadetoblack.me.uk
Thu Feb 21 15:11:42 GMT 2008


>>>>>
4. Is it just crazy to run a load balanced setup without some type of
sticky session setup on the proxy? If so, any implementations of this
using Apache 2.x mod_proxy(_balancer) as the frontend would be greatly
appreciated.
<<<<<

You should only use "sticky sessions" as a performance enhancer (more likely 
the back-end will have the right stuff for that user in cache) rather than a 
requirement for your app. Once it becomes a requirement your app is no 
longer able to cope with a server failure.

Carl




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