Azure APIM Load Balancing Explained: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to set up backend load balancing in Azure API Management (APIM)!

In this video, we explore two distinct and practical ways to implement backend load balancing to distribute traffic efficiently across your backend services within Azure APIM.

We'll cover:
1. Implementing load balancing using an Inbound Policy (demonstrating a logic based on a random number).
2. Utilizing APIM's built-in Backend and Load Balancer components for a more structured approach.

Understanding these methods is key to improving the reliability and scalability of your APIs.

Find more details and code examples in the accompanying blog posts:
APIM Policy Load Balancing: https://www.stephenwthomas.com/azure-integration-thoughts/how-to-set-up-simple-load-balancing-and-large-file-detection-using-azure-apim-inbound-policies/

Using Backend and Load Balancer in APIM: https://www.stephenwthomas.com/azure-integration-thoughts/setting-up-backends-load-balancer-in-azure-api-management/

Key Highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:36 APIM in the Azure Portal
02:19 Breaking down Logic App Standard URL
03:12 Inside APIM: Two Ways to Load Balance
03:38 Setting up Backends
05:01 Load Balancing using Inbound Policy
07:51 Testing Policy Load Balancing
08:58 Setting up Backends with Query Parameters
09:56 Setting up Named Values and Secrets in APIM
10:39 Circuit Breakers
11:08 Setting up the Built-in Load Balancer in APIM
12:13 Using the Built-in Load Balancer in Inbound Policy
13:54 Testing the Built-in Load Balancer in APIM
14:35 Setting Backend Weights and Priority

Reference APIM Policy GitHub: https://github.com/Azure/api-management-policy-snippets

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