Barracuda Networks Load Balancer, Руководство администратора

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30 Barracuda Load Balancer Administrator’s Guide
Initial Setup
These are the general steps to set up your Barracuda Load Balancer. For more detailed instructions
for each step, see the following reference pages.
Preparing for Installation .................................................................. 30
Connecting the Barracuda Load Balancer to the Network ............... 31
Configuring WAN IP Address and Network Settings ......................... 31
Configuring Your Corporate Firewall ............................................... 32
Configuring the Barracuda Load Balancer ....................................... 32
Updating the Barracuda Load Balancer Firmware .......................... 34
Verifying Your Subscription Status..................................................... 34
Updating the IPS Definitions............................................................. 35
Creating Services ............................................................................... 35
Preparing for Installation
Before installing your Barracuda Load Balancer, complete the following tasks:
• Decide which type of deployment is most suitable to your network. For more information on the
deployment options, see
Load Balancer Deployment Options on page 19.
• Make any necessary changes to your network, according to your chosen method of deployment.
• Identify the ports used by the services or applications that you want to load-balance.
• Verify you have the necessary equipment:
• Barracuda Load Balancer (check that you have received the correct model)
• AC power cord
• Ethernet cables
• Mounting rails and screws
• VGA monitor (recommended)
• PS2 keyboard (recommended)