HAProxy is a powerful and widely-used open-source software for load balancing and reverse proxying. It efficiently distributes traffic across multiple servers, making it essential for ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability in web applications and services.

Features of HAProxy:

• HAProxy supports load balancing for both TCP and HTTP-based applications, providing flexibility for different types of network traffic.
• It includes health checks, ensuring traffic is only routed to available and healthy servers, minimizing downtime.
• HAProxy offers SSL termination, advanced traffic management, and monitoring features, making it a comprehensive solution for modern infrastructure needs.

To check the version of HAProxy and start setting it up, run the following commands on your VM:

$ haproxy -v

$ sudo systemctl start haproxy

Disclaimer: HAProxy® is an open-source project distributed under applicable open-source licenses. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any company. HAProxy is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users utilize this software at their own risk. The developers and contributors to HAProxy hold no responsibility for any damages, losses, or consequences resulting from the use of this software. Users are advised to carefully review and comply with licensing terms and any applicable regulations while using HAProxy.