Before configuring ESP steering groups in LoadMaster, it is assumed that the following prerequisites have been met:

  • The relevant configuration has been made in the Active Directory, (i.e. setting up user groups and adding the relevant users to the relevant groups.)
  • A determination has been made as to which groups will be used to steer traffic to which Real Servers.
  • The relevant Virtual Service(s) and Real Server(s) have been created and configured as needed. For information on how to configure Virtual Services, and the various features available in the LoadMaster, refer to the LoadMaster documentation.
  • An appropriate Client Authentication Mode is being used (steering groups are not available for Basic Authentication, Client Certificate, or SAML authentication).
  • Kerberos Constrained Delegation (KCD) is not in use (steering groups do not work with KCD).