Create an Internal Load Balancer

To create an internal ELB, proceed as follows:

1. In the AWS EC2 area beneath Load Balancers click Create Load Balancer.

   The Define Load Balancer page opens.

2. Make the following settings:

   • Load Balancer Name: Enter a descriptive name.

   • Create LB inside: Choose the VPC to install into.

3. Create an internal load balancer: Select this to ensure it is specified that you create an internal ELB.

4. Enable advanced VPC configuration: Select this option if you want to select subnets.

• Listener Configuration: The default listener configuration of using HTTP will suffice for your test, but can be modified as needed.

• Select Subnets: Choose the private subnets you created in the last section.

3. Click Next: Assign Security Groups.

   The Assign Security Groups page opens.

4. Select the default VPC security Group.

5. Click Next: Configure Security Settings.

   Note – At this point you’ll be notified that your load balancer is not using a secure listener.

6. Click Next: Configure Health Check.

   For the example modify the default health check so that Ping protocol uses TCP.

7. Click Next: Add EC2 Instances.

8. Add the appropriate EC2 instances that will use the internal load balancer.

9. Click Next: Add Tags.

10. Add a tag and click Review and Create to continue.

11. Review your settings and click Create.

The load balancer is created and appears in the load balancer list.