In a GSLB vServer configuration, which method should be used to route to the next available data center based on proximity?

• A. Least Bandwidth
• B. Round Robin
• C. Static Proximity
• D. Least Connection

Answer: (C)

Proximity-based routing in GSLB aims to send users to the data center that is physically or network-closer, reducing latency. Static Proximity uses preconfigured proximity values for each data center, so the DNS response directs traffic to the nearest available site according to that fixed ranking. This is ideal when you want stable, proximity-driven routing to the next closest data center, regardless of real-time load metrics. The other methods focus on load or distribution rather than distance: Least Bandwidth redirects based on current bandwidth usage; Round Robin distributes evenly without regard to distance; Least Connection picks the data center with the fewest active connections. So, for proximity-based routing to the next available data center, Static Proximity is the appropriate choice.