You must now configure the LoadMaster to operate in the network configuration.

  1. When using DHCP, the IP address is displayed in the list of VMs.
  2. In an internet browser, enter the IP address that you previously noted.
    Note: Ensure to enter https:// before the IP address.
  3. A warning may appear regarding website security certificates. Click the continue/ignore option.
  4. The LoadMaster End User License Agreement screen appears. Read the license agreement and, if you are willing to accept the conditions, click Agree to proceed.

  5. If using the Online Licensing method, fill out the fields and click License Now.

    Note: If you are starting with a trial license, there is no need to enter an Order ID. If you are starting with a permanent license, enter the Progress Kemp Order ID# if this was provided to you.
    Note: If using the Offline Licensing method, select Offline Licensing, obtain the license text, paste it into the License field, and click Apply License.
    Note: For detailed instructions on how to register for a Progress ID and license the LoadMaster, refer to the Licensing Feature Description.
  6. If you entered an Order ID, a screen appears that provides a list of available licenses for that Order ID, in addition to any licenses registered for the Progress based on the LoadMaster platform type. Select the license type you want to apply to this LoadMaster.
    Note: If the license type you want is not displayed, contact your Progress Kemp representative.
  7. Click Continue.
  8. The login screen appears. Enter the bal user name and the password.
  9. In the screen informing you that the password has changed, click Continue. If you licensed your machine with a temporary license, you should get a warning informing you that a temporary license has been installed on your machine and for how long the license is valid.
  10. The Home screen of the LoadMaster appears.
  11. Go to System Configuration > Network Setup in the main menu.
  12. Click the eth0 menu option in the Interfaces section.

  13. In the Network Interface 0 screen, enter the IP address of the eth0 interface (the network facing interface of the LoadMaster) in the Interface Address text box.
  14. Click Set Address.
    Note: The Speed in the Link Status section may show as Unknown!. This is because it is a virtual interface and there is no maximum speed associated with it. You can see the speed (if under load) in Statistics > Real Time Statistics in the User Interface (UI). The speed on the UI and Application Programming Interface (API) changes depending on how much load is put through the interface.
  15. Click the eth1 menu option in the Interfaces section.
  16. In the Network Interface 1 screen, enter the IP address of the eth1 interface (the farm-side interface of the LoadMaster) in the Interface Address text box.
  17. Click Set Address.
    Note: This interface is optional, depending on the network configuration.
  18. Click the Host & DNS Configuration menu option.

  19. Enter the hostname into the Hostname text box.
  20. Click Set Hostname.

  21. Enter the IP address (or addresses) of the DNS Server (or servers) which is used to resolve names locally on the LoadMaster into the IP Address text box in the Add Nameserver section .
  22. Click Add.
  23. Enter the domain name that is to be prepended to requests to the DNS nameserver into the Domain text box.
  24. Click Add.
  25. Click the System Configuration > Network Setup > Default Gateway menu option.

  26. Enter the IP address of the default gateway into the IPv4 Default Gateway Address text box.
    Note: If you have an IPv6 Default Gateway, enter the value in the IPv6 Default Gateway Address text box.
  27. Click Set IPv4 Default Gateway.

The LoadMaster is now fully installed and ready to use. For further information on how to configure and implement the VLM, refer to the LoadMaster documentation available at: Progress Kemp documentation web page.