HTTP and DNS load balancer detection

In this recipe, we will learn how to detect HTTP and DNS load balancer using lbd. Lbd (load balancing detector) detects whether a given domain uses DNS and/or HTTP load-balancing (via server and date: header and diffs between server answers).

Getting ready

For this recipe, you will require an Internet connection.

How to do it...

  1. Open the terminal and enter the following command:
    lbd google.com
    
  2. Successful detection of HTTP and DNS load balancer results in the following output:

    How to do it...

  3. Another example where DNS load balancer was detected and HTTP load balancing was detected is shown in the following screenshot:

  4. One thing ...

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