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F5 Networks Exam 201 Topic 6 Question 104 Discussion

Actual exam question for F5 Networks's 201 exam
Question #: 104
Topic #: 6
[All 201 Questions]

A BIG-IP Administrator is conducting maintenance on one BIG-IP appliance in an HA Pair. Why should the BIG-IP Administrator put the appliance into FORCED_OFFLINE state?

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Suggested Answer: B

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Glen
4 months ago
You know, if I was the BIG-IP admin, I'd just put the whole thing in a bubble and call it a day. Maintenance made easy!
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Peggie
2 months ago
C) To terminate connections to the management IP and decrease persistent connections
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Quiana
2 months ago
A) To preserve existing connections to Virtual Servers and reduce the CPU load
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Edmond
2 months ago
B) To allow new connections to Virtual Servers and ensure the appliance becomes active
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Kindra
3 months ago
A) To preserve existing connections to Virtual Servers and reduce the CPU load
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Kyoko
4 months ago
I'm gonna have to go with A on this one. Gotta keep those connections alive, otherwise it's gonna be a real mess to clean up.
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Darrin
3 months ago
User 2: Definitely, it's important to reduce the CPU load during maintenance.
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Delpha
3 months ago
User 1: I agree, A is the way to go. Gotta preserve those connections.
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Emily
4 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think the answer might be D) To terminate existing connections to Virtual Servers and prevent the appliance from becoming active.
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Erick
4 months ago
Hah, D is clearly just the opposite of what you'd want. Terminating existing connections? That's a recipe for chaos!
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Blythe
4 months ago
I agree with Annalee, putting the appliance into FORCED_OFFLINE state will help maintain existing connections and reduce the CPU load.
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Claudia
4 months ago
I'm not so sure about that. B looks like it would allow new connections, which is what you'd want during maintenance, right?
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Juliana
2 months ago
User 4: I agree with Ashlyn, it's important to maintain existing connections during maintenance.
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Magda
2 months ago
User 3: Ashlyn is correct. Putting the appliance into FORCED_OFFLINE state preserves existing connections.
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Ashlyn
2 months ago
User 2: B) To allow new connections to Virtual Servers and ensure the appliance becomes active
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Truman
4 months ago
User 1: A) To preserve existing connections to Virtual Servers and reduce the CPU load
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Annalee
4 months ago
I think the answer is A) To preserve existing connections to Virtual Servers and reduce the CPU load.
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Ty
4 months ago
A seems like the right answer here. Preserving existing connections is crucial during maintenance to avoid disruption.
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