To configure a Virtual Service for internal, HTTPS-based services for the front-end servers, follow the steps below:

  1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster WUI, click Virtual Services and then click Add New.

  2. Enter the Virtual Address using the format ###.###.###.###, for example 10.84.10.33.
  3. Enter 443 as the Port.
  4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, for example FE WEB INT.
  5. Select tcp as the Protocol.
    Note: The combination of Virtual Address, Port and Protocol must be unique within LoadMaster.
  6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
  7. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:

    Section

    Option

    Value

    		 Comments

    Standard Options

    		Force L4 Disabled
    Transparency Disabled
    Persistence Mode Source IP Address
    Timeout 20 Minutes
    Scheduling Method least connection
    Idle Connection Timeout 1800 (30 minutes) Click Set Idle Timeout.
    Real Servers Real Server Check Method HTTPS Protocol
    Checked Port 443 Click the Set Checked Port button.
    URL /abs/handler Click the Set URL button. Click the Add New button.
  8. Add the Real Servers.
    1. Enter the relevant address in the Real Server Address text box.
    2. Enter 443 as the Port.
    3. Click the Add This Real Server button.
    4. Click OK in response to the confirmation that the Real Server was added.
    5. Add any other Real Servers as needed.