Glossary term
What is L4 and L7 (Layer 4 versus layer 7 balancing)?
L4 and L7 stands for Layer 4 versus layer 7 balancing.
L4 balances raw TCP connections; L7 reads the HTTP request and can route by path, header or cookie.
Learn it properly · Networking for DevelopersLesson 6: Load Balancers, Proxies, CDNs and FirewallsLayer 4 and layer 7 balancing, reverse and forward proxies, CDNs, caching at the edge, and firewalls and security groups.