To configure an offloaded Virtual Service for SAP Enterprise Portal, follow the steps below:

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

  2. Enter a Virtual Address.
  3. Enter 50001 in the Port text box.
    Note: The port may differ depending on the SAP Portal environment. To ensure you use the correct port, consult your SAP administrator.
  4. Enter a recognisable Service Name, for example SAP Enterprise Portal Offloaded.
  5. Ensure that tcp is set as the Protocol.
  6. Click Add This Virtual Service.
  7. Configure the settings as shown in the following table:
    Note: * Information about managing LoadMaster certificates can be found in the SSL Accelerated Services, Feature Description.

    Section

    Option

    Value

    		 Comment
    Basic Properties Service Type HTTP/HTTPS

    Standard Options

    		Transparency Disabled
    Persistence Mode Active Cookie
    Persistence Timeout 8 Hours

    		Cookie name Enter a unique cookie name. Click Set Cookie.

    		Idle Connection Timeout 1800 Click Set Idle Timeout.
    SSL Properties SSL Acceleration Enabled
    Certificates Select the previously imported certificate. Click the > button to assign the certificate. *
    Require SNI hostname Disabled
    Supported Protocols TLS1.1, TLS1.2, and TLS1.3 enabled
    Client Certificate No Client Certificates required

    Real Servers

    		Real Server Check Method HTTP Protocol
    Use HTTP/1.1 Enabled
    HTTP Method HEAD
  8. Add the Real Servers:
    1. Click the Add New button.
    2. Enter the Real Server Address.
    3. Enter the correct Port.
      Note: Please use the IP Address and Port of the backend server.
      Note: The Forwarding method and the Weight values are set, by default, to those shown in the above image. If required these settings may be altered.
    4. Click Add this Real Server. Click OK to close the pop-up message.
    5. Repeat steps b) to d) above to add any additional Real Servers as needed, based on environment.