To create the HTTP/2 Virtual Service, follow the steps below:

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

  2. Enter a valid IP address in the Virtual Address text box.
  3. Enter 8080 (or any other available port) in the Port text box.
  4. Enter a Service Name, for example HTTP2 Test.
  5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
  6. Expand the SSL Properties section.

  7. Tick the Enabled check box.
    Note: SSL is mandatory for HTTP/2.
  8. Select BestPractices as the Cipher Set.
  9. Expand the Advanced Properties section.

  10. Select the Enable HTTP/2 Stack check box.
  11. Configure any other details as needed.
    Note: As with HTTP/1, enabling caching improves performance.
  12. Expand the Real Servers section.
  13. Click Add New.

  14. Enter the Real Server Address.
  15. Enter 80 as the Port.
  16. Click Add This Real Server.

The HTTP/2 Virtual Service on the LoadMaster will communicate with the server using HTTP 1.1.