To configure a DirectAccess Server Virtual Service manually, follow the steps below in the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI):

  1. In the main menu, expand Virtual Services and click Add New.

  2. Enter an IPv4 address in the Virtual Address text box.
  3. Change the Port to 443.
  4. Provide a Service Name (optional).
  5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
  6. Expand the Standard Options section.
  7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
    Section Option Value Comment
    Standard Options

    Force L7

    Enabled

    Transparency

    Enabled

    If the DirectAccess server has a single Network Interface Card (NIC) or does not use the LoadMaster as its default gateway, deselect Transparency.

    Persistence Mode

    Source IP Address

    Timeout

    30 minutes

    Scheduling Method

    Round Robin

    Quality of Service

    Normal-Service

    Real Servers

    Real Server Check Parameters

    TCP Connection Only

    Click Add New, enter the Real Server Address of the external network interface of the first DirectAccess server, and then click Add This Real Server. Repeat this step for all additional DirectAccess servers.
  8. In the main menu, go to Statistics > Real Time Statistics and then click Virtual Services. Verify that the Virtual Service is up and that all Real Servers are online and available.