To configure a Virtual Service for external HTTPS-based services for the front-end servers, follow the steps below:

  1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster WUI, select Virtual Services.
  2. Select Add New.

  3. Enter the relevant IP address in the Virtual Address text box using the format ###.###.###.###, for example 10.84.10.33.
  4. Enter 4443 as the Port.
  5. Enter a recognizable Service Name, for example FE WEB EXT.
  6. Select tcp as the Protocol.
    Note: The combination of Virtual Address, Port and Protocol must be unique within the LoadMaster.
  7. Click Add this Virtual Service.
  8. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
    Note: The Active Cookies option is not available in release 6.0-28. If you are using version 6.0-28, please upgrade to a more recent release to correctly configure this service.

    Section

    Option

    Value

    		 Comments

    Basic Properties

    		Service Type HTTP/HTTPS
    Standard Options Force L4 Disabled
    Transparency Disabled
    Persistence Mode Active Cookie The cookie must be named MS-WSMAN because this is the value that the web services expect, and cannot be changed.
    Timeout 20 Minutes
    Scheduling Method least connection
    Idle Timeout 1800 (30 minutes) Click Set Idle Timeout.
    SSL Properties SSL Acceleration Enabled Click OK to the warning that appears.
    Reencrypt Enabled

    Re-encryption is required. SSL Offloading is not supported for Lync Web Services.

    Click the Manage Certificates button and click Import Certificate.*
    Real Servers Real Server Check Method HTTPS Protocol
    Checked Port 4443 Click Set Check Port.
    URL /abs/handler Click the Set URL button. Click the Add New button.
  9. *Click the Choose File button next to the Certificate File.
  10. Locate and open the PFX file.
  11. Import a Key File if needed.
  12. Enter the Pass Phrase.
  13. Enter a name in the Certificate Identifier text box.
  14. Click the Save button.
  15. Select the relevant Virtual Service(s) on the left.
  16. Click the right arrow to assign the certificate to the Virtual Service.
  17. Click Save Changes.
  18. Add the Real Servers.
    1. Enter the relevant Real Server Address.
    2. Enter 4443 as the Port.
    3. Click Add This Real Server.
    4. Click OK in response to the confirmation that the Real Server was added.
    5. Add any other Real Servers as needed.

If you wish to view, modify, or delete any Virtual Services or Real Servers that have been added, select Virtual Services and View/Modify Services in the main menu of the LoadMaster WUI.