# Configuring high load parameter

Use this parameter when you have many short tasks running in parallel and for a long time in Requesting run state in Job Conductor section.

## Procedure

1. Stop Talend Administration Center.
2. Open the <tomcat\_path>WEB-INF\classes\configuration.properties file.
3. Set virtual.server.load.balancing.synchronized= to false and rated.server.cache.lifetime= to 300000.
4. Restart Talend Administration Center.

   Information noteWarning: This configuration does not guarantee load balancing anymore.