A GLBP group should ensure the same client host always receives the same active virtual gateway (AVG) for session persistence. Which GLBP load-balancing mode provides that behavior?
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Correct answer: Host-dependent.
Why this is the answer
Host-dependent load balancing ensures that a client's MAC address is always mapped to the same virtual MAC address, and therefore the same active virtual gateway (AVG). This is crucial for session persistence, as it prevents a client from being directed to a different gateway for subsequent requests within the same session. Round-robin distributes clients sequentially among available gateways, which can break session persistence. Weighted load balancing assigns clients based on configured weights, not client identity. Least-loaded assigns clients to the gateway with the fewest current connections, also not guaranteeing session persistence.
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