2.2. Configuring Worker Nodes in mod_jk

Procedure 2.2. Configure mod_jk Worker Nodes

1. Navigate to HTTPD_DIST/conf/.
2. Create a file named workers.properties.
3. Append the following information into the workers.properties file.

   # Define list of workers that will be used
   # for mapping requests
   worker.list=loadbalancer,status
   
   # Define Node1
   # modify the host as your host IP or DNS name.
   worker.node1.port=8009
   worker.node1.host=node1.mydomain.com
   worker.node1.type=ajp13
   worker.node1.ping_mode=A
   worker.node1.lbfactor=1 
   
   # Define Node2
   # modify the host as your host IP or DNS name.
   worker.node2.port=8009
   worker.node2.host=node2.mydomain.com
   worker.node2.type=ajp13
   worker.node2.ping_mode=A
   worker.node2.lbfactor=1
   
   # Load-balancing behavior
   worker.loadbalancer.type=lb
   worker.loadbalancer.balance_workers=node1,node2
   worker.loadbalancer.sticky_session=1
   
   # Status worker for managing load balancer
   worker.status.type=status