Can an Application Load Balancer Use a Fixed IP Address?
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Hey everyone! I'm struggling with a quiz question for which I've already submitted an answer but got it wrong. We are allowed to research and try again. The question is: "Can an application load balancer (ALB) be assigned a fixed, static IP address per availability zone?" They're looking for a detailed explanation, not just a simple yes or no. I've seen various opinions, and even AI-generated responses have been rejected, so I'm hoping for some solid insights here!
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Actually, you can use global accelerators to achieve a fixed IP for your ALB. It’s a bit of a workaround, but it can be done! Check out the documentation on AWS for details about setting that up.
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Nope, an Application Load Balancer (ALB) can't be assigned a fixed, static IP per availability zone. ALBs work with dynamic IPs that might change. But there's a workaround! You can set up an ALB behind a Network Load Balancer (NLB), which does allow static IP addresses for your application services.
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