Assign the Content Rule(s) to the Real Server(s)

After creating the content rules, the rules need to be assigned to the relevant Real Server(s) in order to steer the traffic to those Real Servers based on the steering group. To assign a content rule to a Real Server, follow the steps below:

1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster WUI, go to Virtual Services > View/Modify Services.

   

2. Click Modify.
3. Expand the Advanced Properties section.

   

4. Click Enable in the Content Switching section.
5. Expand the Real Servers section.

   

6. Click the None button in the Rules column for the relevant Real Server.
7. Select the relevant rule from the Rule drop-down list.
8. Click Add.

   

9. Repeat these steps to assign the other rules to the relevant Real Servers, as needed.

If a content rule which matches on a steering group with the index 1 has been assigned to a Real Server, users in the first steering group listed in the Steering Groups field will be directed to that Real Server - if it is available. If the Real Server is not available, the traffic distribution will default to the Scheduling Method selected for the Virtual Service.