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Coyote Point Systems E350GX Installation And Administration Manual (344 pages)

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Table of Contents
4
In this Guide
15
Typographical Conventions
16
Where to Go for more Help
17
Chapter 1 Equalizer Overview

20
Introducing Equalizer

20
Adding Equalizer to Your Network

29
Where Do I Go Next

37
Installing and Configuring Equalizer Hardware

39
Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Equalizer Hardware this Chapter Contains All the Information You Need to Get Your Equalizer out of the Box and Onto Your Network:

40
Before You Turn Equalizer on for the First Time

40
Stepping through the Hardware Installation

40
Setting up a Terminal or Terminal Emulator

41
- Serial Connection
  41
Performing Basic Equalizer Configuration

41
Managing Remote Access to the Equalizer

47
- Managing the Remote Access Account
  47
- Using the Remote Access Account
  47
Configuring a Second Equalizer as a Backup (Failover)

48
Configuring DNS and Firewalls for Envoy

48
- Configuring the Authoritative Name Server to Query Envoy
  48
- Using Geographic Load Balancing with Firewalls
  48
Testing Basic Connectivity

49
Using the Administration Interface

51
Chapter 3 Using the Administration Interface Use Equalizer's HTML-Based Administration Interface to Perform the Monitoring and Administrative Tasks Described in the Subsequent Chapters of this Guide. this Chapter Contains the Following Sections that Show You How to Log in

52
Logging in and Navigating the Administrative Interface

52
- Logging in
  52
- Navigating through the Interface
  53
Managing Access to Equalizer

55
- Viewing and Changing GUI and SSH Access
  55
Updating the Administration Interface Certificate

56
Managing Multiple Interface Users

56
- Objects and Permissions
  57
- Viewing or Modifying Login Permissions
  59
- Adding a Login
  60
- Deleting a Login
  61
Entering Names for Equalizer Objects

61
- Equalizer Network Configuration
  63
Chapter 4 Equalizer Network Configuration

64
VLAN Basics

64
Configuring Vlans on Equalizer

65
Managing Gigabit Switch Ports

71
Configuring Static Routes

76
- Adding a Static Route
  76
- Modifying a Static Route
  77
- Deleting a Static Route
  77
Configuring Servers on Your Network

78
- Configuring Routing on Servers
  78
- Server Configuration Constraints
  78
Configuring Equalizer Operation

81
Chapter 5 Configuring Equalizer Operation this Chapter Describes the Global Parameters, Resources, and Procedures that You Can Use to Specify Equalizer's Operating Characteristics and Perform System Maintenance Tasks:

82
Licensing Equalizer

82
- Requesting a License Online
  82
- Requesting a License Offline
  84
Modifying Global Parameters

85
- Global Probe Parameters
  85
- Global Networking Parameters
  87
Setting up a Failover Configuration

90
Managing System Time and NTP

103
- NTP and Plotting
  103
- Selecting an NTP Server
  104
General System Maintenance

106
- Saving or Restoring Your Configuration
  106
- Shutting down Equalizer
  107
- Rebooting Equalizer
  108
- Creating a System Information Archive
  108
- Upgrading Equalizer Software
  108
Administering Virtual Clusters

111
- Working with Virtual Clusters
  112
  - Adding a Layer 7 Virtual Cluster
    113
Chapter 6 Administering Virtual Clusters

113
Working with Virtual Clusters

113
- Modifying a Layer 7 Virtual Cluster
  114
  - Layer 7 Required Tab
    114
  - Layer 7 Probes Tab
    115
  - Layer 7 Persistence Tab
    116
  - LB Policy Tab
    117
  - Layer 7 Networking Tab
    118
  - Layer 7 Security > Certificates Tab (HTTPS Only)
    119
  - Layer 7 Security > SSL Tab (HTTPS Only)
    120
- Adding a Layer 4 Virtual Cluster
  121
- Modifying a Layer 4 Virtual Cluster
  122
  - Layer 4 Required Tab
    122
  - Layer 4 Probes Tab
    124
  - Layer 4 Persistence Tab
    125
  - LB Policy Tab
    125
- Deleting a Virtual Cluster
  126
- Copying an Existing Virtual Cluster
  126
Configuring a Cluster's Load-Balancing Options

127
Managing Servers

140
Automatic Cluster Responders

152
- Managing Responders
  152
- Adding a Responder
  152
- Modifying a Responder
  154
- Plotting Responder Statistics
  154
- Using Regular Expressions in Redirect Responders
  154
- Using Responders in Match Rules
  158
- Creating a Match Rule for a "Sorry Page
  158
  - Creating a Match Rule to Redirect All Traffic for a Specific URL
    159
- More Responder Examples
  160
- Responders and Hot Spares
  160
Configuring Smart Events

161
- Smart Events Components
  161
- Smart Event Trigger Expressions
  161
- Smart Event Action Functions and Variables
  163
- Smart Event Operators
  165
- Smart Event Configuration Parameters
  165
- Using IPMI to Power Servers On/Off
  165
- Complex Smart Event Expressions
  166
- Managing Smart Events
  166
  - Adding a Smart Event
    167
  - Editing a Smart Event
    167
  - Deleting a Smart Event
    167
  - Displaying Smart Event Statistics
    168
- Using the Smart Event Expression Editor
  168
- Smart Event Examples
  168
Configuring Direct Server Return (DSR)

177
- Configuring Servers for Direct Server Return
  179
Testing Virtual Cluster Configuration

182
Testing Your Basic Configuration

182
Monitoring Equalizer Operation

183
Chapter 7 Monitoring Equalizer Operation System Status Information and Performance Statistics Can be Gathered and Displayed from Within the Equalizer Administrative Interface. Equalizer Models E350Gxand above Can also be Monitored Using Standard Simple

184
Displaying Equalizer System Information

184
Displaying General Cluster Status

185
Displaying the System Event Log

186
Displaying the Virtual Cluster Summary

187
Displaying Global Connection Statistics

189
Displaying Cluster Statistics

191
Displaying Server Statistics

191
Displaying Envoy Statistics

191
Displaying Site Statistics

192
Plotting Global Performance History

193
Plotting Cluster Performance History

193
Plotting Server Performance History

194
Plotting Match Rule Performance History

196
Plotting Responder Performance History

196
Plotting Geocluster Performance History

197
Plotting Site Performance History

197
Exporting Usage Statistics

198
Configuring Custom Event Handling

201
Browsing Equalizer Configurations Using SNMP

204
- Enabling the SNMP Agent
  205
- Setting up an SNMP Management Station
  206
- MIB Description
  206
  - Siblings
    207
  - Configuration and Status
    207
  - Clusters
    207
  - Servers
    207
  - Events
    207
Using Match Rules

209
Chapter 8 Using Match Rules this Chapter Tells You All You Need to Know to Create Layer 7 Match Rules that Load Balance Requests Based on the Content in the Payload of the Requests, as Well as the Header Information and Other Request Characteristics

210
Why Match Rules

210
- Match Rules Overview
  210
- Match Rule Processing
  211
- Match Rules, the Once Only Flag, and Cookies
  212
General Match Expressions and Match Bodies

213
- Match Expressions
  213
- Match Bodies
  214
- Match Rule Definitions
  215
Managing Match Rules

216
- The Match Rules Table
  216
- The Default Match Rule
  217
- Creating a New Match Rule
  218
- Modifying a Match Rule
  221
- Removing a Match Rule
  221
Match Functions

221
- Match Function Notes
  225
  - Match Rule Behavior When Server Status Is Not 'Up
    225
  - Considering Case in String Comparisons
    226
  - Regular Expressions
    226
  - Supported Headers
    226
  - HTTPS Protocol Matching
    227
  - Supported Characters in Uris
    227
- Logical Operators and Constructs in the GUI
  227
Using Responders in Match Rules

228
Example Match Rules

228
Chapter 9 Administering Geoclusters the Envoy Geographic Load Balancer, an Optional Software Add-On for the Equalizer Product Line, Supports Load Balancing Requests Across Servers in Different Physical Locations or on Different Networks. Evoy

242
Administering Geoclusters

242
Overview of Geographic Load Balancing with Envoy

242
- Overview of Configuration Process
  242
- Overview of Envoy Site Selection
  242
Licensing and Configuring Envoy

246
Working with Geoclusters

249
- Adding a Geocluster
  249
- Viewing and Modifying Geocluster Parameters
  250
- Deleting a Geocluster
  252
- Displaying Envoy Statistics
  253
- Plotting Geocluster History
  253
Working with Sites

253
- Adding a Site to a Geocluster
  253
- Displaying and Modifying Site Information
  255
- Deleting a Site from a Geocluster
  257
- Displaying Site Statistics
  257
- Plotting Site History
  257
Envoy Configuration Worksheet

258
Server Agent Probes

259
Timeout Configuration

263
- Connection Timeouts
  264
  - HTTP and HTTPS Connection Timeouts
    264
    
    The Once Only Option and HTTP / HTTPS Timeouts
    267
  - Layer 4 Connection Timeouts
    267
Appendix B: Connection Timeouts

267
- Application Server Timeouts
  268
- Connection Timeout Kernel Variables
  268
Server Health Check Probes and Timeouts

269
- ICMP Probes
  269
- High Level TCP and ACV Probes
  269
  - TCP Probe Aggregation
    272
- Server Agent Probes
  273
  - Agent Probe Process
    273
  - Enabling and Disabling Server Agents
    273
Using Reserved IP Addresses

275
- Outbound NAT and Failover
  276
Regular Expression Format

277
- Regular Expressions in Match Rules and Responders
  277
  - Terms
    277
  - Learning about Atoms
    277
  - Creating a Bracket Expression
    278
  - Escape Sequences
    279
  - Matching Expressions
    279
Using Certificates in HTTPS Clusters

281
Appendix E: Using Certificates in HTTPS Clusters

282
Enabling HTTPS with a Server Certificate

284
Enabling HTTPS with Server and Client Certificates

285
Generating a CSR and Getting It Signed by a CA

286
- Generating a CSR Using Openssl
  286
Generating a Self-Signed Certificate

287
Preparing a Signed CA Certificate for Installation

287
Installing Certificates for an HTTPS Cluster

288
Using IIS with Equalizer

290
- Generating a CSR and Installing a Certificate on Windows Using IIS
  290
Converting a Certificate from PEM to PKCS12 Format

291
Private Key Storage for Cluster Certificates

292
- Clearing Secure Key Storage on Xcel I
  293
Configuring Cipher Suites

293
- Default Cipher Suites
  293
- Updating the Cipher Suites Field
  293
- No Xcel (Software) and Xcel II Cipher Suites
  294
- Xcel I Cipher Suites
  294
Equalizer VLB

297
Appendix F: Equalizer VLB Basic

298
- Using VLB Basic
  298
Equalizer VLB Advanced

299
- Using VLB Advanced
  299
Installation and Licensing

300
Enabling Equalizer VLB

300
Enabling VLB Agents on a Cluster

301
Disabling VLB Agents for a Cluster

302
Disabling Equalizer VLB for All Clusters

302
Associating a Server with a Virtual Machine

303
Smart Control Event Examples Using VLB

303
- Configuring Multiple Hot Spares (VLB Only)
  304
- Rebooting an Unresponsive Virtual Machine (VLB Only)
  306
VLB Logging

308
Additional Operational Notes

309
VLB Plotting

309
- Equalizer Doesn't Boot for First Time
  311
  - Terminal or Terminal Emulator Not Connected to Equalizer
    311
Troubleshooting

311
Appendix G

312
Clients Time out Trying to Contact a Virtual Cluster

312
Backup Equalizer Continues to Boot

312
Can't View Equalizer Administration Pages

312
Equalizer Administration Interface Unresponsive

313
Equalizer Administration Page Takes a Long Time to Display

313
- DNS Server Configured on Equalizer Is Not Responding
  313
Equalizer Doesn't Respond to Pings to the Admin Address

313
Browser Hangs When Trying to Connect Via FTP to an FTP Cluster

313
Web Server Cannot Tell Whether Incoming Requests Originate Externally or Internally

314
Return Packets from the Server Aren't Routing Correctly

314
- IP Spoofing Is Enabled
  314
- IP Spoofing Is Not Enabled
  314
Why Aren't My Clusters Working if the Server Status Is "Up

314
Context Help Does Not Appear

314
Restoring IP Access to the Administrative Interface

314
Restoring Login Access to the Administrative Interface

315
Log Contains 'Interrupted System Call' Messages

315
GUI Always Reports All Configuration Errors

316
- Log Contains SSL Errors with "Wrong Version Number
  316
Updating the Configuration File Sequence Number

316
License and Warranty

319
Additional Requirements and Specifications

321
- Installation into an Equipment Rack
  321
- Power Supply Cord
  321
- Short-Circuit Protection
  321
- Battery
  322
- Chassis Warning-Rack-Mounting and Servicing
  322
- Specifications
  322
  - Power Requirements
    322
  - Power Consumption
    323
    
    110V Test Results
    323
  - Operating Environment
    324
  - Physical Dimensions
    324
  - Regulatory Certification
    324
Glossary

325
Index

335

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Equalizer Overview

Introducing Equalizer

Adding Equalizer to Your Network

Where Do I Go Next

Installing and Configuring Equalizer Hardware

Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Equalizer Hardware this Chapter Contains All the Information You Need to Get Your Equalizer out of the Box and Onto Your Network:

Before You Turn Equalizer on for the First Time

Stepping through the Hardware Installation

Setting up a Terminal or Terminal Emulator

Performing Basic Equalizer Configuration

Managing Remote Access to the Equalizer

Configuring a Second Equalizer as a Backup (Failover)

Configuring DNS and Firewalls for Envoy

Testing Basic Connectivity

Using the Administration Interface

Chapter 3 Using the Administration Interface Use Equalizer's HTML-Based Administration Interface to Perform the Monitoring and Administrative Tasks Described in the Subsequent Chapters of this Guide. this Chapter Contains the Following Sections that Show You How to Log in

Logging in and Navigating the Administrative Interface

Managing Access to Equalizer

Updating the Administration Interface Certificate

Managing Multiple Interface Users

Entering Names for Equalizer Objects

Chapter 4 Equalizer Network Configuration

VLAN Basics

Configuring Vlans on Equalizer

Managing Gigabit Switch Ports

Configuring Static Routes

Configuring Servers on Your Network

Configuring Equalizer Operation

Chapter 5 Configuring Equalizer Operation this Chapter Describes the Global Parameters, Resources, and Procedures that You Can Use to Specify Equalizer's Operating Characteristics and Perform System Maintenance Tasks:

Licensing Equalizer

Modifying Global Parameters

Setting up a Failover Configuration

Managing System Time and NTP

General System Maintenance

Administering Virtual Clusters

Chapter 6 Administering Virtual Clusters

Working with Virtual Clusters

Configuring a Cluster's Load-Balancing Options

Managing Servers

Automatic Cluster Responders

Configuring Smart Events

Configuring Direct Server Return (DSR)

Testing Virtual Cluster Configuration

Testing Your Basic Configuration

Monitoring Equalizer Operation

Chapter 7 Monitoring Equalizer Operation System Status Information and Performance Statistics Can be Gathered and Displayed from Within the Equalizer Administrative Interface. Equalizer Models E350Gxand above Can also be Monitored Using Standard Simple

Displaying Equalizer System Information

Displaying General Cluster Status

Displaying the System Event Log

Displaying the Virtual Cluster Summary

Displaying Global Connection Statistics

Displaying Cluster Statistics

Displaying Server Statistics

Displaying Envoy Statistics

Displaying Site Statistics

Plotting Global Performance History

Plotting Cluster Performance History

Plotting Server Performance History

Plotting Match Rule Performance History

Plotting Responder Performance History

Plotting Geocluster Performance History

Plotting Site Performance History

Exporting Usage Statistics

Configuring Custom Event Handling

Browsing Equalizer Configurations Using SNMP

Using Match Rules

Chapter 8 Using Match Rules this Chapter Tells You All You Need to Know to Create Layer 7 Match Rules that Load Balance Requests Based on the Content in the Payload of the Requests, as Well as the Header Information and Other Request Characteristics

Why Match Rules

General Match Expressions and Match Bodies

Managing Match Rules

Match Functions

Using Responders in Match Rules

Example Match Rules

Chapter 9 Administering Geoclusters the Envoy Geographic Load Balancer, an Optional Software Add-On for the Equalizer Product Line, Supports Load Balancing Requests Across Servers in Different Physical Locations or on Different Networks. Evoy

Administering Geoclusters

Overview of Geographic Load Balancing with Envoy

Licensing and Configuring Envoy