Yes, the three HTTP monitor types do allow for host headers. A host header allows you to send the appropriate domain name with the IP address being tested. Often this is required if you have multiple websites behind the same IP, or if you have configured your website not to load by IP address only. […]
Creating your first basic configuration to place a device behind the Total Uptime platform can be completed in 5 easy steps. Step 1 Log into the management panel and go to NETWORKING > CONFIGURATION BUILDER On this page you will see a wizard that will walk you through an initial configuration. Step 1 requires the […]
There are numerous load balancing algorithms employed by the Total Uptime Cloud Platform to determine which service to select for the redirection of client requests. Getting to know more about each will help in choosing the best method for your load balancing needs. Where to find the setting in the panel Methods Least Connection When […]
Persistence or Affinity is a function of load balancing where connections will be routed to the same device (service) based upon the criteria selected. Sometimes this is referred to session stickiness as well. This is configured in the load balancing dialog for your config/pack. Each persistence type has a time-out value which will keep the […]
Manage and create Network Packs that can be configured with DNS easily and efficiently. The aim of these configurations is to provide you with an easy way to manage your virtual configurations, while providing excellent services such as Acceleration, Load Balancing, Firewall, and Instant Failover. Below you will find a brief description of this functionality, […]
Not interested in reading the manual? We cover the essentials in a video at the bottom of this page! Customers who subscribe to Cloud Load Balancing will have access to the MONITORS tab, as shown in the image below. Monitors do not work on their own, but are attached to servers in an ALF pack […]
Not interested in reading the manual? We cover the essentials in a video at the bottom of this page! Customers who subscribe to Cloud DNS Failover (included in the Professional, Premium & Enterprise packages) will have access to the MONITORS tab, as shown in the image below. Monitors do not work on their own, but […]
Often we’ll receive a request from a customer for assistance blocking a specific directory or page on their site from public access. For example, suppose you run WordPress and you want to prevent someone from going to the /wp-admin/ directory. Or perhaps you want to restrict the site from loading if they simply enter the […]
Yes, we absolutely do, and always have. Before we supported SNI, we recommended that clients with multiple domains on a single IP address use a SAN (Subject Alternative Name) extension certificate. To use one of these, simply attach it as a standard SSL certificate (that is, do not check the SNI box when attaching it). […]
If you just use one of our built-in monitors, like the Default HTTP, it will simply attempt to load the web page with the IP address of the attached device and look for an HTTP 200 response code. Often, this is a perfectly quick and accurate monitor, but this doesn’t always work. For example, I […]