The following prerequisites must be configured before attempting the steps in this document:

  • You must have a Flexible Engine account.
  • You must have access to the relevant Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and subnets.
  • A security group must be configured specifying the relevant ports and protocols. We recommend having rules for TCP port 22 and TCP port 80.
  • An existing key pair must be configured. This is not used for LoadMaster authentication but it is a required step during the setup. For further details, refer to the Creating a key pair section of the Flexible Engine Startup Guide.
  • An External IP address (EIP) must be configured.