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The Cisco LocalDirector series offers a high-availability, integrated hardware and software solution that intelligently balances the load of user traffic across multiple Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) application servers. Cisco LocalDirector tracks network sessions and server load conditions in real time, directing each session to the most appropriate server. All physical servers appear as one virtual server, requiring only a single IP address and a single Universal Resource Locator (URL) for an entire server farm. ??Cisco LocalDirector, a key component of a content delivery network, accelerates content delivery by routing client requests to the best Web server at the Web site of origin. LocalDirector supports critical content-routing protocols such as Dynamic Feedback Protocol (DFP) and the Boomerang Control Protocol (BCP), which ensure seamless content delivery network integration and reduced deployment costs. Layer 5-7 content load balancing guarantees ...