Exchange Server 2010 load balancer deployment

This page describes which server load balancer partners have completed solution testing with Exchange Server 2010 and contains pointers to accompanying deployment white papers hosted by the partner. Read the program Overview near the bottom of this page to learn more.

Hardware load balancers for Exchange Server 2010

Listed below are hardware load balancers that have been tested by the vendor and reviewed by Microsoft to meet Exchange Server 2010 requirements. It is recommended that you visit the vendor's web site for the latest information regarding product specifications, capacity, country support and documentation including release notes and known issues. Please contact the vendor for more information on these products.

Hardware load balancers for Exchange Server 2010

Software load balancers for Exchange Server 2010

Listed below are software load balancers that have been tested by the vendor and reviewed by Microsoft to meet Exchange Server 2010 requirements. It is recommended that you visit the vendor's web site for the latest information regarding product specifications, capacity, country support and documentation including release notes and known issues. Please contact the vendor for more information on these products.

Overview

The qualification program for load balancers is designed to ensure that customers have seamless experiences with setup, support, and use of qualified load balancers with Microsoft's Exchange Server 2010. Only products that meet Exchange Server 2010 requirements will be listed.

The qualification program for our load balancer partners is defined as follows:

• Specific requirements for interoperability with Exchange Server 2010
• Testing scenario requirements for qualifying interoperability with Exchange Server 2010
• Quick Start Guide for installation and configuration requirements
• Vendor Release Notes documenting any known issues
• Enterprise-class standards for reliability and scalability

The program is designed to ensure that interoperability is tested by the vendor to meet Exchange Server 2010 requirements in a consistent and supportable manner.

Note: The qualification program described here is not a Microsoft certification or logo program. Microsoft makes no warranties or representations with regard to the third-party solutions included in the program, including without limitation the supportability of such third-party solutions. Support for the specific implementation of third-party products within an Exchange solution is provided by the third-party vendor under the terms agreed between you and the vendor. You are solely responsible for selecting, evaluating, and determining whether any third-party offering listed on this site is appropriate for your use.

Load balancer vendors interested in qualification

Hardware or software load balancer vendors interested in participating in interoperability testing of their solutions with Exchange Server 2010 should contact exlb@microsoft.com.