Manual Chapter : Creating a virtual server for the HTTP Connector policy

Applies To:

  • BIG-IP APM

    21.0.0, 17.5.1, 17.5.0, 17.1.3, 17.1.2, 17.1.1, 17.1.0, 17.0.0, 16.1.6, 16.1.5, 16.1.4, 16.1.3, 16.1.2, 16.1.1, 16.1.0, 15.1.10, 15.1.9

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Updated Date: 04/30/2026

Creating a virtual server for the HTTP Connector policy

Determine the IP address you want to use to create the virtual server. This should be the same address as your application..

Create a virtual server and attach the allow-all access policy and the per-request policy that includes the HTTP Connector item.

  1. On the Main tab, click Local Traffic > Virtual Servers.

    The Virtual Server List screen opens.

  2. Click Create.

    The New Virtual Server screen opens.

  3. In the Name field, type a unique name for the virtual server.

  4. In the Destination Address field, type the IP address you want to use for the virtual server.

  5. In the service port field, type the service port, or select the service from the list.

    For example, HTTPS.

  6. From HTTP Profile (Client) select an HTTP profile (typically, http).

  7. In the Access Policy area, from Access Profile, select the allow-all access policy you created, or another policy.

  8. From Per-Request Policy, select the per-request policy you created for HTTP Connector.

  9. Click Finished.

You have completed the configuration for the HTTP Connector.