Identifying the Behavior of the Default Port Rule
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
When Network Load Balancing is installed on a cluster host, a default port rule is created. Table 8.6 lists the configuration of the default port rule that is created during Network Load Balancing installation.
Table 8.6 Specifications for the Network Load Balancing Default Port Rule
| Default Port Rule Setting | Set to This Value |
|---|---|
Cluster IP address |
All |
Port range: From |
0 |
Port range: To |
65535 |
Protocols |
Both |
Filtering Mode |
Multiple Hosts with Single affinity and Equal load weight |
Specify that the default port rule be deleted unless the default port rule is:
Appropriate for the applications and services installed on the cluster.
Modified for the applications and services installed on the cluster.