To create a HTTPS Virtual Service with SSL offloading, follow the steps below:

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

  2. Enter the IP address in the Virtual Address text box.
  3. Enter a recognizable Service Name.
  4. Enter 443 as the Port.
    Note: It is possible to use port following with Virtual Services using wildcard ports.
  5. Click the Add this Virtual Service button.
  6. Expand the SSL Properties section.

  7. Select Enable.
  8. Click OK.
  9. Expand the Standard Options section.

  10. Select the same L7 persistence mode that was selected in the HTTP Virtual Service. This is the persistence mode that will be used for any Real Servers which are added to this Virtual Service.
  11. Expand the Real Servers section.

  12. Click Add New.

  13. Enter the relevant address in the Real Server Address text box.
  14. Enter 80 as the Port.
  15. Click Add This Real Server.
  16. Click OK.

  17. For the second Real Server, enter the address in the Real Server Address text box.
  18. Enter 80 as the Port.
  19. Click Add This Real Server.
  20. Click OK.
  21. Click Back.
  22. Select View/Modify Services under Virtual Services in the main menu.
  23. Check that the Virtual Service has the correct Virtual IP Address, port number and Real Servers and that the Status is Up.