The max_conns parameter sets the maximum number of connections to the upstream server. The weight parameter to the server directive sets the weight of a server. Last but not least, application load balancing, application health checks, activity monitoring and on-the-fly reconfiguration of server groups are available as part of our paid NGINX Plus subscriptions. When the weight parameter is specified for a server, the weight is accounted as part of the load balancing decision. Protect patient … [Read more...]