Create the NGINX HTTP Virtual Service

Follow the steps below to create and configure the recommended settings for the NGINX HTTP Virtual Service:

1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster Web User Interface (WUI), go to Virtual Services > Add New.

   

2. Type a valid IP address in the Virtual Address text box.
3. Type 80 in the Port text box.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, for example Nginx HTTP.
5. Ensure tcp is selected as the Protocol.
6. Click Add this Virtual Service.
7. Configure the settings as shown in the following table:

   Section	Option	Value
   Standard Options	Persistence Mode	Active Cookie
   	Cookie name	JSESSIONID
   	Timeout	1 Hour
   	Scheduling Method	least connection
   	Idle Connection Timeout	900
   Real Servers	URL	/

8. Add the Real Servers:
   1. Expand the Real Servers section.
   2. Click Add New.
   3. Type the address of the Real Server.
   4. Type 80 as the Port.
   5. Click Add This Real Server.
   6. Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on the environment.