SonicOS 7.1 Rules and Policies for Policy Mode
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Determining the NAT LB Method to Use
| Requirement | Deployment Example | NAT LB Method |
|---|---|---|
| Distribute load on server equally without need for persistence | External/Internal servers (such as, web or FTP) | Round Robin |
| Indiscriminate load balancing without need for persistence | External/Internal servers (such as, web or FTP) | Random Distribution |
| Requires persistence of client connection |
E-commerce site, Email Security, SonicWall SMA appliance (Any publicly accessible servers requiring persistence) |
Sticky IP |
| Precise control of remap of source network to a destination range |
LAN to DMZ Servers Email Security, SonicWall SMA appliance |
Block Remap |
| Precise control of remap of source network and destination network | Internal Servers (such as, Intranets or Extranets) | Symmetrical Remap |