The LoadMaster is an Application Delivery Controller (ADC) that optimizes the performance and availability of servers delivering important content to end-users, delivering requests to the best network servers as quickly and efficiently as possible, and continually checking the performance and security of the workload.

The LoadMaster appliance has two approved means of access. The first method (Console Access) is typically used to set up the initial IP address for the management interface. The second access method, Web User Interface (WUI) is used to manage and configure the LoadMaster. You can also use the Console Access method to restore the LoadMaster to a default state. The Console method is used to configure the LoadMaster to communicate with other components and to be accessible using Internet Protocol (IP) addressing using Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS). After the initial configuration is completed, all administrative tasks are performed using a web browser using HTTPS.

This document describes how to enhance the security of the LoadMaster and your applications by configuring the various features of the LoadMaster. If you are viewing this document in a web browser on docs.progress.com, click the section links in the menu on the left to view the remaining sections in this document.