Configuring the WSM using Device Manager

Configuring real server groups for IDS SLB

Before configuring real server groups for IDS SLB, complete the procedure in the section, Configuring real servers for IDS SLB.

To configure real server groups for IDS SLB:

1. From the Server Load Balance dialog box, click the Real Groups tab.

The Real Groups tab opens.

2. Click Insert.

The Insert Real Groups dialog box opens.

3. In the Group field, type the group number (2 - 256) for the IDS real server group.
   
   

   Note: Group 1 cannot be used for IDS SLB and only one IDS load balancing group is allowed per WSM.

   
   
4. In the Name field, type a name of up to 31 characters for the IDS real server group.
5. In the Metric field, choose a load balancing metric (roundrobin, minmisses, or hash) for the IDS real server group.
6. In the Health Check Content field, click the down arrow and do one of the following:
• Choose Link if your IDS servers are configured without an IP address.
• Choose ICMP if your IDS servers are configured with an IP address.
7. Click Insert.

The real server group is inserted into the Real Groups tab and the Insert Real Groups dialog box closes.

8. From the Real Groups tab, click the IDS real server group.

The IDS real server group number is highlighted.

9. Click Servers.
10. The Select Real Servers to include in Group dialog box opens .
11. Click the IDS real server(s) you want to add to the real server group.
    
    

    Caution: When using this dialog box, you must use CTRL + Click to preserve existing server membership. If you just choose the new server and click Modify, only the new server is added, and existing server members are removed.

    
    
12. The row(s) is(are) highlighted.
13. Click Modify.
14. The IDS real servers are added to the Real Groups tab and the Select Real Servers to include in Group dialog box closes.
15. From the Real Groups tab, click Apply.

The real server group is configured for IDS SLB.

16. Continue the IDS configuration by Configuring ports for IDS SLB.

See also:

• Configuring ports for IDS SLB
• SLB--Ports fields
• Configuring real servers for IDS SLB
• Real server group fields
• Select Real Servers to Include in Group fields
• Intrusion Detection server load balancing
• Link health checking