AppScaler

AppScaler by XPoint Network is an advanced application delivery controller (ADC) solution designed to optimize mission-critical business application performance and visibility. It offers a turnkey solution for application delivery, including load balancing, SSL offloading, web application firewall, and performance optimization. AppScaler is suitable for companies of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises. According to the vendor, AppScaler is used by IT professionals, network administrators, DevOps teams, e-commerce companies, cloud service providers, banking/financial services, healthcare, government, and service providers.

Key Features

Flexible License: According to the vendor, AppScaler offers flexible licensing options, including perpetual licenses and subscription licenses, allowing customers to choose the license that best suits their needs. Customers can deploy AppScaler on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment.

Easy-to-deploy: The vendor claims that AppScaler is designed to be easy to deploy, with on-demand deployment options that enable users to deploy AppScaler in minutes. The centralized management feature simplifies the administration process by allowing users to manage one or more AppScaler devices from a single management server.

Scalability: According to the vendor, AppScaler offers scalability to meet the growing demands of applications and users. The virtual load balancers provided by AppScaler can scale up or down based on the application's needs, ensuring optimal performance and a smooth user experience.

Kubernetes Support: The vendor states that AppScaler supports Kubernetes, allowing users to deploy and manage applications in a Kubernetes environment. Users can take advantage of the scalability and flexibility offered by Kubernetes while benefiting from the advanced application delivery features of AppScaler.

Clustering Support: According to the vendor, AppScaler provides clustering support, allowing users to create a cluster of AppScaler devices for high availability and load balancing. Clustering ensures uninterrupted service by seamlessly transferring the workload to other devices in the cluster in case of device failure.

Application Analytics: The vendor claims that AppScaler offers application performance reporting and analytics, providing insights into the performance of applications. Users can monitor and analyze key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize application performance.

Auto Provisioning: According to the vendor, AppScaler CMS includes auto provisioning capabilities, allowing for the automatic provisioning of virtual load balancer instances. Users can quickly deploy instances in a private cloud environment, eliminating the need for manual configuration and speeding up the deployment process.

Central Management: The vendor states that AppScaler CMS provides centralized management for all hardware and virtual instances of AppScaler. Users can manage and control multiple devices from a single management server, simplifying administration and configuration management.

Multi-Tenant: According to the vendor, AppScaler CMS supports multi-tenancy, allowing for the management and provisioning of multiple tenants or customers on a single AppScaler instance. Users can create isolated environments for different tenants, ensuring security and separation of resources.

Monitoring/Reporting: The vendor claims that AppScaler CMS provides monitoring and reporting capabilities, allowing users to track the performance and health of their application delivery infrastructure. Users can generate reports on key metrics to optimize resource allocation and ensure the smooth operation of their applications.