A new virtual service can be created either using the basic mode or the advanced mode. In the basic mode, not all features are displayed during the initial setup. However, after the virtual service has been created, all the options, including the options in the advanced mode are available in the edit mode. This topic explains the difference between basic and advanced modes of creating a virtual service, followed by the step-by-step procedure in creating a virtual service using the two modes.
- Basic Mode
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This mode is strongly recommended for the vast majority of normal use cases. It requires minimal user input and relies on pre-defined configurations for the virtual service that must be applicable for most applications.
- Advanced Mode
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This mode requires more user input and is recommended when requiring access to less common features, such as policy rules or customized analytics settings. This mode may also be used to configure a virtual service for multiple ports or network protocols.
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To assign an existing pool to a virtual service, do one of the following:
Create the virtual service in basic mode with the server field left blank. Later, edit the virtual service to assign the desired pool.
Assign the pool during virtual service creation in the advanced mode.
When creating a virtual service in basic mode, consider the following limitations:
The virtual service will be assigned the default application profile, either HTTP, HTTPS, or Layer 4.
The virtual service will be assigned the default TCP/UDP profile, TCP Proxy.
After creating the virtual service, real-time metrics are enabled for the first 60 minutes and full client logs are enabled for the first 30 minutes. After this time period lapses, the metrics will revert to five minute update intervals and logs will capture errors only. After the virtual service creation process is complete, editing the virtual service exposes all advanced functions, allowing any configuration setting to be altered.
