Progress Kemp has developed a template containing our recommended settings for this workload. You can install this template to help create Virtual Services (VSs) because it automatically populates the settings. You can use the template to easily create the required VSs with the recommended settings. You can install this template to help create Virtual Services (VSs) because it automatically populates the settings. For some workloads, additional manual steps may be required such as assigning a certificate or applying port following, these steps are covered in this document. Additional configuration may be required depending on your environment.

You can remove templates after use and this will not affect deployed services. If needed, you can make changes to any of the VS settings after using the template.

Download released templates from the following page: LoadMaster Templates.

Depending on the configuration of Horizon 7 or Horizon 8 and UAG, the following templates are provided to address the different methods outlined in this guide:

  • Horizon 7 and Horizon 8: This template includes Virtual Services that support Omnissa Horizon 7 or Horizon 8 Connection Servers, App Volumes Manager, and Workspace One Access.
  • UAG – Source IP Affinity: This template includes Virtual Services that support Unified Access Gateway using Method 1 (Source IP Affinity).
    • Advantages of Source IP Affinity:
      • Uses standard port numbers
      • Does not require multiple virtual IP addresses
    • Disadvantages of Source IP Affinity:
      • Relies on source IP address affinity, which is not always possible
  • UAG – Multi-Port Affinity: This template includes Virtual Services that support Unified Access Gateway using Method 2 (Multiple Port Affinity).
    • Advantages of Multiple Port Number Groups:
      • Does not rely on source IP affinity
      • Does not require multiple public virtual IP addresses
    • Disadvantages of Multiple Port Number Groups:
      • Uses non-standard port numbers from the internet. Although the port numbers on the Unified Access Gateway appliances themselves are standard.
  • UAG – Multi-VIP Affinity: This template includes Virtual Services that support Unified Access Gateway using Method 3 (Multiple VIP Affinity).
    • Advantages of Multiple VIPs:
      • Does not rely on source IP affinity
      • Uses standard port numbers
    • Disadvantages of Multiple VIPs:
      • Requires an additional public-facing VIP for each Unified Access Gateway appliance in addition to the primary load-balanced VIP

For more information and steps on how to import and use templates, refer to the Virtual Services and Templates, Feature Description.