The following are the steps involved and the values recommended to configure the Aspera HTTPS-Failback Virtual Service:

  1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.

  2. Type a valid IP address in the Virtual Address text box.
  3. Type 8443 in the Port text box.
  4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, for example Aspera HTTPS-Failback.
  5. Ensure tcp is selected as the Protocol.
  6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
  7. Enter the details shown in the following table:

    Section

    Option

    Value

    Standard Options

    Transparency

    Enabled

    Note: Further configuration may be required. Refer to the Transparency Feature Description for further details.

    Persistence Mode

    Source IP Address

    Timeout

    6 Minutes

    Scheduling Method

    least connection

    Real Servers

    Checked Port

    8443

  8. Add the Real Servers:
    1. Expand the Real Servers section.
    2. Click Add New.
    3. Type the address of the Aspera HTTPS-Failback Server.
    4. Type 8443 as the Port.
      Note: The Real Server Port should match the Virtual Service Port.
      Note: The Forwarding method and Weight values are set by default. An administrator can change these.
    5. Click Add this Real Server. Click OK to the pop-up message.
    6. Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on the environment.