Sun Java System Application Server Enterprise Edition 8.1 2005Q2 High Availability Administration Guide

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## Prerequisites for Setting Up Load Balancing

Before configuring your load balancer, you must:

- Install a web server.

- Install the load balancer plug-in.

  For information on the installation procedure, see the Sun Java System Application Server Installation Guide (if using the stand-alone Application Server) or the Sun Java Enterprise System Installation Guide (if using Java Enterprise System).

- Configure the web server. For more information, see Configuring Web Servers for Load Balancing

- Create Application Server clusters or server instances to participate in load balancing.

- Deploy applications to these clusters or instances.

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