Lab 1.7: Create the Virtual Server

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In order to access almost anything through an F5 BIG-IP, you must define a Virtual Server. The Virtual Server listens on the specified address and handles the requests either by making a load balancing decision or prompting for a logon (or both!).

Task 1 - Create the Virtual Server

  1. Navigate to Local Traffic ‣ Virtual Server List

  2. Click the + sign

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  1. Configure the General Properties settings:

    General Properties
    Property Value
    Name idp.f5demo.com
    Destination Address/Mask 10.1.10.101
    Service Port 443

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  2. Configure the Configuration settings:

    Configuration
    Property Value
    HTTP Profile http
    SSL Profile (Client) idp.f5demo.com-clientssl
    SSL Profile (Server) serverssl

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  3. Configure the Access Policy settings:

    Access Policy
    Property Value
    Access Profile idp.f5demo.com

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  4. Click the Finished button.

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