User guide

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Is this a Primary WebMux?
If this is the Primary, answer Yes. If this is the Secondary WebMux, answer No. The
secondary WebMux automatically gets configuration information from the Primary once it
sets up. If this is the only WebMux, answer Yes.
5.6.1 Primary WebMux Information
This question is not asked for the Secondary WebMux.
Is this WebMux running solo without a backup WebMux?
If the Primary WebMux is running in a standalone configuration (see sample configuration—
Standalone WebMux.), answer Yes. If you plan to add 2nd WebMux in the future, you may
answer NO, even there is only one WebMux at the time. When you add second WebMux
later on, WebMux will automatically detect the backup and start functioning.
Choose the WebMux Mode:
This is where to choose which mode you want to run the WebMux: Two-Armed NAT, Two-
Armed Transparent, One-Armed Single Network, or One-Armed Out-of-Path Mode. “*” is a
default or selected option. Two-Armed Network address translation provides protection to the
servers; it can handle large amounts of data as noted in the specification. It provides the best
security for isolating servers from any other part of the networks. Two-Armed Transparent
Mode or One-Armed Single Network Mode provides the convenience of preserving your
server IPs, but may require physical relocation of the network connection or modifying the
default gateways. Out-of-Path provides better performance when huge amounts of data need