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9.11.4.2 Globally Defined Backends

The Backend section described above can also be used at the topmost level of the configuration file. Use this if you plan to use same backend in several different services.

When used globally the Backend keyword must always be followed by the backend name in double-quotes. The assigned name must be unique among all global backends.

To include a globally defined backend in a service, use UseBackend or Backend keywords.

Service directive: UseBackend "name"

Use globally-defined backend name in this service. The backend itself may be defined in global scope before or after the Service section that uses it.

The UseBackend keyword adds the backend to the service exactly as it was defined. However, it may sometimes be necessary to alter its priority and state. To do so, use the Backend section. If the name argument specifies a globally-defined backend, the Backend section can contain only the Priority and Disable statements.