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Data-driven decision-making is a method based on identifying and analyzing critical metrics and figures to gain insights about key issues and produce a workable solution. An essential aspect of this decision-making process is monitoring analytics that serves to quantify the performance of interconnected systems and resources for enhanced performance visibility and informed decision-making.

HAProxy can run in two different modes: TCP or HTTP. When operating in TCP mode, we say that it acts as a layer 4 proxy. In HTTP mode, we say that it acts as a layer 7 proxy. To understand the difference, you must first learn about the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, which helps IT pros conceptualize and explain where a piece of software fits in the context of a computer network.