Create Client Access Point (Virtual IP)

This topic describes how to create a client access point.

Before you begin

Create Role

About this task

The client access point is a virtual IP address and a corresponding DNS name that allows to access the Configuration Hub application.

Procedure

  1. In Failover Cluster Manager, right-click the (renamed) empty role and select Add Resource > Client Access Point.
  2. Complete New Resource Wizard with the following options.
    Section What To Do
    Client Access Point Enter a name. This name (DNS) will be used to access the Configuration Hub application.
    Confirmation The network name and IP address are displayed for confirmation.
    Configure Client Access Point Verifies the validity of the client access point settings and creates a new resource.
    Summary Select Finish.

Results

After completing the steps in this topic, a virtual IP address is created to access the application.

What to do next

Add Dependencies to Role