Below provides a basic example on how to configure a primary / backup setup. Traffic is only distributed to the primary server, at the point the primary node becomes offline traffic is distributed to the secondary server.
server real RS_192.168.1.1 192.168.1.1
port http
port http url “HEAD /”
server real RS_192.168.1.2 192.168.1.2
backup
port http
port http url “HEAD /”
server virtual VS_TEST 192.168.100.100
port http
port http lb-pri-servers
bind http RS_192.168.1.1 http RS_192.168.1.2 http
Note : Remember that if you are using a remote server then the syntax “server remote <NAME> <IP>” should be used.
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