The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the Graylog-Syslog UDP Virtual Service:

  1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster WUI, go to Virtual Services > Add New.

  2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
  3. Type 514 as the Port.
  4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as Graylog-Syslog UDP Virtual Service.
  5. Select udp as the Protocol.
  6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
  7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:

    Section

    Option

    Value

    Standard Options

    Force L4

    Disabled

    Scheduling Method

    fixed weighting

    Idle Connection Timeout

    300
  8. Add the Real Servers:
    1. Expand the Real Servers section.
    2. Click Add New.
    3. Enter the address of the relevant Real Server.
    4. Complete the other fields as required.
    5. Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
    6. Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.