Configuring the WSM using Device Manager

Using proxy IP addresses

Proxy IP addresses can eliminate SLB topology restrictions in complex networks (see Configuring proxy IP addresses). Proxy IP addresses can also provide direct access to real servers.

If the WSM port to the client is configured with a proxy IP address, the client can access each real server directly using the real server's IP address. The WSM port must be connected to the real server and client processing must be disabled (see Configuring ports for server load balancing). SLB is still accessed using the virtual server IP address.

See also:

• Configuring each real server
• Using proxy IP addresses and VMA
• Mapping ports
• Monitoring real servers and services
• Providing direct access to real servers