The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the Microsoft Print Server 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 * as the Port.
  4. Type a recognizable Service Name, such as Microsoft Print Server.
  5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
  6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:

    Section

    Option

    Value

    Basic Properties

    Service Type

    Generic

    Standard Options

    Force L4

    Enabled

    Persistence Options

    Source IP Address

    Timeout

    1 Hour

    Scheduling Method least connection

    Real Servers

    Real Server Check Method

    TCP Connection Only

    Checked Port 135
  7. 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.