To create an HTTP 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 80 in the Port text box.
    Note: It is possible to use port following with Virtual Services using wildcard ports.
  4. Enter a recognizable Service Name.
  5. Click the Add this Virtual Service button.
  6. Expand the Standard Options section.

  7. Select an L7 persistence mode. This is the persistence mode that will be used for any Real Servers which are added to this Virtual Service.
  8. Expand the Real Servers section.

  9. Click the Add New button.

  10. Enter the relevant address in the Real Server Address text box.
  11. Click Add This Real Server.
  12. Click OK.

  13. For the second Real Server, enter the address in the Real Server Address text box.
  14. Click Add This Real Server.
  15. Click View/Modify Services in the main menu.
  16. Check that the Virtual Service has the correct Virtual IP Address, port number and Real Servers and that the Status is Up.