Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 — Question 35

You need to recommend an NLB configuration that meets the availability requirements and the security requirements.
Which load balancing solution should you recommend?

Answer options

• A. Layer 7 load balancing with session affinity
• B. Layer 4 load balancing without session affinity
• C. Layer 4 load balancing with session affinity
• D. Layer 7 load balancing without session affinity

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Option D is correct because Layer 7 load balancing provides more control over traffic and can implement security features effectively while maintaining high availability. The other options either compromise on session management or do not leverage the advanced features offered by Layer 7, which are crucial for a secure and reliable configuration.