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Azure Traffic Manager is a DNS-based load balancer that ensures user traffic is distributed effectively across multiple service endpoints. Whether you run services on Azure, on-premises, or other cloud platforms, Azure Traffic Manager offers high availability, improved performance, and better proximity for users worldwide. This system is particularly useful for applications that require multiple deployments across different regions, as it ensures resilience and minimal latency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Azure Traffic Manager is a DNS-based load balancer that ensures user traffic is distributed effectively across multiple service endpoints. Whether you run services on Azure, on-premises, or other cloud platforms, Azure Traffic Manager offers high availability, improved performance, and better proximity for users worldwide. 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