Note: This Virtual Service should only be configured if offloading is NOT required. If offloading is required, please refer to the Configure an NLS (Offloaded) Virtual Service section.

To configure an NLS Virtual Service, follow the steps below in the LoadMaster WUI:

  1. In the main menu, expand Virtual Services and click Add New.

  2. Enter a unique IPv4 address in the Virtual Address text box.
  3. Enter 443 as the Port.
  4. Provide a Service Name (optional).
  5. Click Add this Virtual Service when finished.
  6. Configure the settings as recommended in the following table:
    Section Option Value Comment
    Standard Options

    Force L7

    Enabled

    Transparency

    Enabled

    Scheduling Method

    round robin

    Real Servers

    Click Add New. In the Real Server Address text box, enter the address in the Real Server text box. Click Add This Real Server. Repeat the two steps above for all additional NLS servers.
  7. In the main menu, click Statistics and click Virtual Services. Verify that the Virtual Service is up and that all Real Servers are online and available.