Advanced load balancing settings

Last published : Sep 30, 2026
In addition to configuring virtual servers, you can configure advanced settings for services.
To configure advanced load balancing settings, see the following sections:
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Load Balancing
Gradually step up the load on a new service with virtual server–level slow startThe no-monitor option for servicesProtect applications on protected servers against traffic surgesEnable cleanup of virtual server and service connectionsGraceful shutdown of servicesEnable or disable persistence session on TROFS servicesDirect requests to a custom webpageEnable access to services when downEnable TCP buffering of responsesEnable compressionEnable external health check for UDP and non-HTTP virtual serversMaintain client connection for multiple client requestsInsert the IP address of the client in the request headerRetrieve location details from user IP address using geolocation databaseUse the source IP address of the client when connecting to the serverUse client source IP address for back end communication in a v4-v6 load balancing configurationConfigure the source port for server-side connectionsSet a limit on the number of client connectionsSet a limit on the number of requests per connection to the serverSet a threshold value for the monitors bound to a serviceSet a timeout value for idle client connectionsSet a timeout value for idle server connectionsSet a limit on the bandwidth usage by clientsRedirect client requests to a cacheRetain the VLAN identifier for VLAN transparencyConfigure automatic state transition based on percentage health of bound servicesStatic proximity based on NetScaler location