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8.3.5 Horizontal scaling topology
In a horizontal scaling topology, you create one logical unit of servers across multiple systems
or LPARs where each member of the unit serves each request. Horizontal scaling at the
application server tier does not require an IP sprayer. If you also want to scale at the web
server tier, you can use an IP sprayer.
This section introduces two topologies. One is without an IP sprayer, and the other has the IP
sprayer component. For more information, see 8.3.6, “Horizontal scaling topology with an IP
sprayer” on page 211.
Horizontal scaling topology without an IP sprayer
In the topology illustrated ...