The following are the steps involved and the recommended settings to configure the Pearson PowerSchool PowerTeacher Virtual Service:

  1. In the main menu of the LoadMaster WUI, go to Virtual Services > Add New.

  2. Type a valid Virtual Address.
  3. Type 5443 as the Port.
  4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, such as Pearson PowerSchool PowerTeacher Virtual Service.
  5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
  6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:

    Section

    Option

    Value

    Standard Options

    Transparency

    Enabled

    Persistence Mode

    Source IP Address

    Timeout

    6 Hours

    Scheduling Method

    least connection

    SSL Properties

    SSL Acceleration

    Enabled

    Cipher Set

    BestPractices

    Real Servers

    Checked Port

    80

  7. Add the Real Servers:
    1. Expand the Real Servers section.
    2. Click Add New.
    3. Enter the address of the relevant Real Server.
    4. Complete the other fields as required.
    5. Click Add this Real Server then click OK to the pop-up message.
    6. Repeat the steps above to add more Real Servers as needed, based on your environment.