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KEMP Technologies LoadMaster 1500 User Manual

KEMP Technologies LoadMaster 1500
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Copyright © 2000 - 2005 KEMP Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LoadMaster 1500
Installation and Configuration
Guide

Table of Contents

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KEMP Technologies LoadMaster 1500 Specifications

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BrandKEMP Technologies
ModelLoadMaster 1500
CategoryNetwork Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section I. Application Guide

A. Preface

Introduces the document and provides general information.

B. Overview of the LoadMaster

Explains the concept, benefits, and considerations of Load Balancing.

C. LoadMaster Network Topologies

Details various network configurations like One-Armed and Two-Armed.

D. Miscellaneous Networking Issues

Covers networking topics such as S-NAT and default gateway configuration.

E. Single/Dual Unit Configurations

Explains single unit setup and High Availability (HA) cluster configurations.

F. Balancing Methods

Describes load balancing algorithms like Round Robin and Least Connection.

G. Layer 4 Persistency

Explains connection persistence based on source IP addresses.

H. Layer 7 Persistency

Explains content-based persistence using cookies, URL, or SSL Session ID.

I. SSL Acceleration

Details enabling and configuring SSL acceleration functionality.

J. Rule Based Content Switching

Describes how to define rules for content-based request routing.

K. Health Checking

Covers methods for monitoring real server and service availability.

L. SNMP Support

Explains how to use SNMP for monitoring LoadMaster metrics and events.

M. LoadMaster Software Upgrades

Describes the process of installing software updates and patches.

N. Miscellaneous

Covers licensing, backup, restore, and system recovery.

O. Appendix I

Contains supplementary information, including an API for adaptive balancing.

II. Installation and Configuration Guide

A. Before Getting Started

Initial steps and prerequisites for installing the LoadMaster.

B. Initial Setup of your LoadMaster Single Unit (non-HA)

Step-by-step guide for the initial setup of a standalone LoadMaster.

C. Initial Setup of a LoadMaster High Availability (HA) Cluster

Detailed instructions for configuring an HA cluster of LoadMasters.

D. Quick Setup

A streamlined process for initial LoadMaster configuration.

E. Main Menu

Overview of the LoadMaster's main menu structure and navigation.

III. Command Line Interface

1. Top level commands

Lists and explains the primary commands available at the CLI top level.

2. Adaptive scheduling command level

Details commands for configuring adaptive scheduling parameters.

3. Health check command level

Covers commands for configuring health check parameters for servers.

4. Rules command level

Explains commands for managing content rules for request routing.

5. Rule Edit command level

Details commands for editing specific content rules.

6. Virtual Service (VIP) command level

Lists commands for managing Virtual Services (VIPs).

7. Real Server command level

Explains commands for configuring individual Real Servers.

IV. Web User Interface (WUI) Configuration Guide

A. Glossary and Abbreviations

Defines key terms and abbreviations used in the manual.

B. Fast Track

Provides a quick guide to creating virtual services using the WUI.

C. Full Menu Tree

Offers a quick reference to the Load Master WUI menu structure and navigation.