Add & Update a Pool

Use this guide to add a new pool or update an existing one in your Application Load Balancer (ALB).

Adding a New Pool

Access the Load Balancer Homepage: Go to https://hcm-3.console.vngcloud.vn/vserver/load-balancer/vlb.
Select Your Load Balancer: Click on the Load Balancer where you want to add the new pool.
Go to the Pool Tab: In the Load Balancer details page, select the "Pool" tab.
Click "Add New Pool": A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to configure the pool's information.
Configure Pool Settings:
- Pool Name: Note that the pool name cannot be changed after creation.
- Protocol: HTTP is the default protocol.
- Load Balancing Algorithm: Choose a suitable algorithm (refer to Pool's algorithm for more information).
- Enable Sticky Session: Enable or disable sticky sessions (refer to Enable sticky session for more information).
- Enable TLS Encryption: Enable or disable TLS encryption for communication between the Load Balancer and backend servers (refer to Enable TLS encryption for more information).
- Health Check Settings: Configure health check settings for TCP/HTTP protocols (refer to Config health check setting for instructions).
- Add Pool Members: Add backend servers or IP addresses to the pool (refer to Attach pool members for instructions).
Click "Add" to finalize: Click the "Add" button in the bottom right corner of the window to complete the pool creation.

Access the Load Balancer Homepage: Go to https://hcm-3.console.vngcloud.vn/vserver/load-balancer/vlb.
Select Your Load Balancer: Click on the Load Balancer containing the pool you want to edit.
Go to the Pool Tab: In the Load Balancer details page, select the "Pool" tab.
Click "Edit": Hover over the pool you want to edit and click the "Edit" icon.
Make Changes: A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to edit the following:
- Load Balancing Algorithm
- Advanced Health Check Configuration
Save Changes: Click "Save" in the bottom right corner of the window to finalize your pool updates.

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