When enabling SSL offloading on a Virtual Service, you must upload a certificate to the LoadMaster. If you are load balancing a Microsoft application, you can export this certificate from IIS and upload it to the LoadMaster.

Here are the steps to do this:

  1. Log in to your IIS Server.
  2. On the Start menu click Run and then type mmc.
  3. Click File > Add/Remove Snap-in.
  4. Click Certificates > Add.
  5. Select Computer Account and then click Next.
  6. Select Local Computer and then click Finish.
  7. The certificates have now been added to your snap-ins. Click OK.
  8. Under Console Root, expand the Certificates console tree.
  9. Select Trusted Root Certification Authorities and expand the Certificates folder.
  10. Right-click the certificate you want to export, go to All Tasks and click Export.
  11. Run the Certificate Export Wizard and click Next.
  12. Click Yes, export the private key.
  13. Select Personal Information Exchange - PKCS #12 (.PFX) and select the Include all certificates in the certification path if possible check box. Click Next.
  14. Enter the Password and confirm it.
  15. Specify the certificate name and directory to store the certificate.
  16. Click Finish. The certificate is exported.

After it is exported, you can upload the certificate (in .PFX format) to the LoadMaster. For more information and steps, refer to the Adding an SSL Certificate section.