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Enhancing Security and Performance with Microsoft Authenticator

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  Organizations require robust solutions to ensure secure access and maintain optimal server performance in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Microsoft Authenticator and Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) are powerful tools to help achieve these goals. Together, they strengthen authentication procedures and improve the availability and integrity of IT infrastructures. This article goes into detail about the benefits of Microsoft Authenticator and GSLB as they facilitate business operations while protecting companies against cyber attacks. Microsoft Authenticator: Elevating Authentication Security In today’s threat-prone environment, traditional password-based security is no longer sufficient. Microsoft Authenticator provides a cutting-edge solution for multi-factor authentication (MFA), adding an essential layer of security. Key Benefits Seamless User Experience It simplifies the login process by having users approve authentication requests straight from their mobile device...

How Global Server Load Balancing Optimizes Website Performance?

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Global server load balancing (GSLB) manages and distributes traffic across multiple servers many of which are located in different geographical locations. This ensures that your website or application remains accessible and responsive to users even during peak hours or unexpected traffic surges.  By distributing the workload across multiple servers GSLB helps to avoid server workloads and decrease the possibility of downtime which results in a smooth and efficient user experience.  Now let's take a look at GSLB and how it works. What Is Global Server Load Balancing?  GSLB uses a DNS-based system that dynamically modifies the DNS answer based on the performance and availability of the data centers. This method is improved by using the Round Trip Time (RTT) statistic, which calculates the RTT between the client's Local DNS (LDNS) and each of the GSLB sites.  These measures are critical for GSLB to make intelligent load-balancing decisions, ensuring that traffic is dir...