The backend pool is a collection of virtual machines (LoadMasters) which is load balanced to provide High Availability. Continuing on from the previous section, follow these steps to create a backend pool:

  1. Click Add a backend pool.

  2. Under Add backend pool, complete the following fields:
    1. Enter a Name for the back-end pool.
    2. Select the Virtual network used for the LoadMasters.
    3. Select IP address as the Backend Pool Configuration.
    4. Select the IP address of the LoadMasters for the HA pair.
    5. Click Save.
  3. Click Next: Inbound rules.
  4. Refer to the next section for details on setting up the inbound rules.