Is the Azure Load Balancer itself a stateful device?

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Correct Answer: No, it is flow-based and doesn't store session state like an Application Gateway

Azure Load Balancer is flow-based (Layer 4) and doesn't terminate or proxy connections like a Layer 7 gateway....

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Is the Azure Load Balancer itself a stateful device?

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No, it is flow-based and doesn't store session state like an Application Gateway

Why This Answer Is Correct

Azure Load Balancer is flow-based (Layer 4) and doesn't terminate or proxy connections like a Layer 7 gateway.

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This question evaluates your knowledge of Azure Load Balancer โ€” a core concept tested in Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900). Understanding Azure Load Balancer is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.