Draft:Floating IP

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Floating IPs

are a versatile network resource that offers a high degree of flexibility and control over public IP addresses. They are particularly valuable in scenarios where dynamic routing, load balancing, or failover mechanisms are essential.^[1]

How Floating IPs Work

At their core, Floating IPs are public, static IP addresses that can be dynamically assigned to different network entities within a given infrastructure. This assignment is typically managed through a control plane, such as a cloud platform's API or a dedicated network management system.

When a Floating IP is assigned to a specific network entity, such as a virtual machine or a load balancer, it acts as a public-facing interface for that entity. Incoming traffic directed to the Floating IP is then routed to the underlying entity based on predefined rules or policies.^[2]

Key Benefits of Floating IPs

Dynamic Routing: Floating IPs enable the rapid and flexible reassignment of public IP addresses to different network entities. This is particularly useful in scenarios where network topologies or service requirements change frequently.
Load Balancing: By assigning a Floating IP to a load balancer, you can distribute incoming traffic across multiple servers, improving performance and availability.
Failover: Floating IPs can be used to implement failover mechanisms, ensuring that services remain available even if underlying infrastructure components fail.
IP Address Persistence: In some cases, it may be desirable to maintain a consistent public IP address for a service, even if the underlying infrastructure changes. Floating IPs can help achieve this.
Network Flexibility: Floating IPs provide a high degree of flexibility in managing network resources, allowing you to adapt to changing requirements and optimize network performance.^[2]

Common Use Cases

Cloud Computing: Floating IPs are commonly used in cloud environments to provide dynamic IP addresses for virtual machines and other cloud resources.
Data Centers: In data centers, Floating IPs can be used to implement load balancing, failover, and other network management strategies.
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): CDNs often use Floating IPs to distribute content across multiple geographic locations and improve performance.^[2]

Technical Considerations

Assignment and Management: The process for assigning and managing Floating IPs varies depending on the specific platform or technology being used. Typically, this involves using an API or a web-based interface.
Routing Policies: The routing policies that determine how traffic is directed to the underlying network entity associated with a Floating IP can be configured at the network level or within the specific platform or technology.
Performance: The performance of Floating IPs can be affected by factors such as network latency, load balancing algorithms, and the overall health of the underlying infrastructure.^[2]

References

^ "Floating ip's | OVHcloud Worldwide". www.ovhcloud.com. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Using Floating IPs - Knowledge Base - Leaseweb". 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-09-15.

[1] "Floating ip's | OVHcloud Worldwide". www.ovhcloud.com. Retrieved 2024-09-15.

[:0-2] "Using Floating IPs - Knowledge Base - Leaseweb". 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-09-15.

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