Create the SSL Syslog Virtual Service

A SSL syslog Virtual Service must be created if clients will send syslog messages to Log Insight over TCP. To do this, follow the steps below:

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

   

2. Enter a valid Virtual Address.
3. Enter 1514 as the Port.
4. Enter a recognizable Service Name, for example Log Insight SSL.
5. Click Add this Virtual Service.
6. Configure the settings as shown in the following table:

   Section	Option	Value	Comment
   Basic Properties	Service Type	Log Insight
   SSL Properties	SSL Acceleration	Enabled	Click OK.

7. Click Manage Certificates.

   

8. Click Import Certificate.

   

9. Click the first Choose File button.
10. Browse to and select the relevant certificate file.
11. If needed, upload a Key File and enter the Pass Phrase.
12. Enter a name in the Certificate Identifier text box.
13. Click Save.

    

14. Configure the Virtual Service settings as shown in the following table:

    Section	Option	Value	Comment
    SSL Properties	Certificates	Select the relevant certificate.	Click > to assign the certificate. Click Set Certificates.
    Real Servers	Real Server Check Method	TCP Connection Only

15. Click Add New.

    

16. Enter the Real Server Address.
17. Enter 514 as the Port.
18. Click Add This Real Server.
19. Add any other Real Servers as needed.