1Z0-1072-26 Networking Practice Question
You are configuring an OCI Load Balancer and need to distribute incoming requests across backend servers based on the client's source IP address so that requests from the same client always go to the same backend server. Which load balancing policy should you choose?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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IP Hash
The IP Hash load balancing policy hashes the client's source IP address to route requests from the same client to the same backend server, ensuring session persistence.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Least Connections
Why it's wrong here
Least Connections routes traffic to the server with the fewest active connections.
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Random
Why it's wrong here
Random routing selects backend servers arbitrarily.
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Weighted Round Robin
Why it's wrong here
Weighted Round Robin distributes requests sequentially based on assigned weights, without client stickiness.
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IP Hash
Why this is correct
IP Hash policy ensures sticky sessions based on client source IP.
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