Increase SAP workloads scalability and resiliency with AWS native Application Load Balancer
AWS Cloud Operations Blog
This article discusses using Amazon Application Load Balancer (ALB) for SAP workloads, comparing it with traditional SAP Web Dispatcher solutions.
- ALB operates at Layer 7, distributing traffic across multiple SAP application servers
- Offers similar core functionalities to SAP Web Dispatcher like HTTPS termination and session persistence
- Provides additional benefits including native AWS service integration and managed security
- Recommended approach depends on specific workload requirements
- For most scenarios, Amazon ALB is preferred due to easier management and AWS ecosystem integration
The key recommendation is to use Amazon ALB for most SAP web-based applications, with potential hybrid approaches for complex scenarios requiring specialized routing or web dispatching capabilities.
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