Failover Algorithm for Load Balancing

In the failover algorithm, requests of a given type are distributed exclusively to the attached data source with the highest weight for that operation. If that attached data source fails, requests are distributed exclusively to the attached data source with the next highest weight for that operation. If the data source with the highest weight comes back on line, requests are distributed to that data source.

For an example of how configure the failover algorithm, see To Configure the Failover Algorithm for Load Balancing in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 Administration Guide.