Array intros load balancing soln for Lync Server 2010

BANGALORE, INDIA: Array Networks Inc., an application, desktop and cloud service provider, announced its Microsoft-approved load balancing solution for Lync Server 2010.

"Array has worked closely with Microsoft to create products that accelerate and optimize the delivery of Lync services," said Neville Nandkeshwar, director, product marketing, Array Networks. "In essence, the qualification by Microsoft assures enterprises that they will gain the greatest value from their Lync investment. The joint solution is an integral part of Array's application delivery architecture and addresses the growing challenge of providing highly available unified communications to any user, anywhere, on any device." added Neville.

"Our goal is to empower our customers to deliver application services without compromising user experience, security or return-on-investment. Our joint solution with Microsoft for Lync Server 2010 is a perfect example of how we are working with application developers to create end-to-end solutions that ensure the performance, availability and security of applications over the Internet,"said Michael Zhao, CEO at Array Networks.

Solution Highlights

Array's APV Series application delivery controllers can provide connectivity to multiple front-end servers in an enterprise pool, provide connectivity to multiple directors in an array or provide connectivity to both internal and external network interface cards (NICs) for multiple edge servers in an array.

Essential functions performed by Array APV Series application delivery controllers deployed for Lync Server 2010 include:

Load balancing of Lync services across multiple servers.
Service persistence to PCs, laptops and mobile devices including tablets and smart phones.
Health-checks for Lync services to detect failed or overloaded servers and automatically re-route traffic.
Offloading of connection management and other non-core Lync functions from application servers to dedicated appliances for optimized performance
Local and global availability of services with seamless redirection of users in the event of server or site failure
Protection of Lync servers from DDoS attacks
Scalability from ten to tens-of-thousands of concurrent users on a single appliance, with the ability to cluster up to 32 APV Series appliances for unlimited scalability, claims the company in a release.