Which three parameters are used by Junos OS to distinguish traffic flows for load balancing?

The parameters used by Junos OS to distinguish traffic flows for load balancing are indeed the incoming interface, destination address, and destination port. When the system analyzes incoming traffic, it examines the incoming interface to determine where the traffic is coming from, ensuring that it can manage and direct packets effectively according to the load-balancing rules set up by the network administrator.

The destination address allows the system to identify the intended recipient of the traffic, which helps in distributing the load across multiple paths within the network. By also considering the destination port, Junos OS can differentiate between various application sessions, ensuring that traffic flows for different applications (which may use the same destination IP but different ports) are handled appropriately.

This combination creates a robust mechanism for managing how traffic is balanced across available resources, optimizing performance and preventing bottlenecks. Understanding these parameters is vital for anyone responsible for configuring and maintaining routing within a Junos environment.