Internet protocols are the lifeblood of internet communication, powering important connections between servers, clients, and networking devices. These rules and standards also determine how data traverses the web. Without these protocols, internet traffic as we know it would be severely fragmented or even grind to a screeching halt. And without evolving protocol development, the web couldn’t properly support the applications driving massive traffic volumes worldwide (or vice versa).

Managing your load balancer instances is important while using HAProxy. You might encounter errors, need to apply configurations, or periodically upgrade HAProxy to a newer version (to name a few examples). As a result, reloading or restarting HAProxy is often the secret ingredient to restoring intended functionality. Whether you’re relatively inexperienced with HAProxy or you’re a grizzled veteran, understanding which method is best in a given situation is crucial.