AX Series for SharePoint 2010 Deployment Guide
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9.7 SECURING SHAREPOINT VIA AFLEX
This section of the deployment guide explains how to redirect SharePoint traffic that comes from HTTP to
HTTPS using the AX aFleX scripts. aFleX is based on a standard scripting language, TCL, and it enables
the load balancer to perform Layer 7 deep-packet inspection (DPI). For examples of aFleX scripts, please
refer to the following URL below:
http://www.a10networks.com/products/axseries-aflex_advanced_scripting.php
Figure 50: Redirect Overview
As an example, one of the most common aFleX scripts that can be used with SharePoint 2010 server is
the “HTTP redirect to HTTPS traffic”. You can download additional aFleX script examples from the
following URL:
To configure a transparent HTTPS redirect using aFleX script:
Step 1
. Create aFleX Script
Step 2.
Configure VIP with HTTP/Port 80
Step 3:
Apply aFleX to VIP
9.7.1 CREATE AFLEX SCRIPT
1. Navigate to
Config Mode > Service > aFleX
.
2. Click
Add
.
3. Within the
Definition
box, enter the TCL code.
4. Click
OK
and then click
Save
to store your configuration changes.