F5 Networks 301a Exam - Topic 1 Question 108 Discussion

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Question #: 108
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A pool with a default connection limit is configured to use Round Robin as the load balancing method. An LTM Specialist needs to ensure that the LTM device selects a server with the fewest number of connections when new clients connect. Another pool is using the same set of backend servers.

Which load balancing-method should the pool be changed to?

AWeighted Least Connections (node]

BWeighted Least Connections (member)

CLeast Connections

DLeast Connections

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Suggested Answer: C

Match the network segment first and then port.

by Winfred at Mar 04, 2025, 09:04 AM

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Iesha

3 months ago

A lot of people overlook the benefits of Weighted Least Connections!

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Jospeh

3 months ago

Surprised this isn't more straightforward! Why not just use C?

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Reuben

3 months ago

Wait, isn't D just a variation of C?

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Cathrine

4 months ago

I disagree, B might be better since it considers member weights.

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Jaime

4 months ago

I think the best choice is C, Least Connections.

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Pilar

4 months ago

I believe "Least Connections" is the simplest option here, but I wonder if the weighted methods might be better for our specific server setup.

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Lashawn

4 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the difference between "Least Connections" and "Weighted Least Connections." I feel like I need to review that section again.

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Maryanne

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question about load balancing methods, and "Weighted Least Connections (member)" seemed to be the right choice for distributing load based on server capacity.

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Lizette

5 months ago

I think we should go with "Least Connections" since it focuses on the fewest connections, but I'm not sure if it should be weighted or not.

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Jodi

5 months ago

I've got a good feeling about Least Connections. That seems like the most straightforward way to ensure the LTM device selects the server with the fewest connections.

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Lavonne

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the difference between Weighted Least Connections (node) and Weighted Least Connections (member). I'll need to review those options more closely.

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Lai

5 months ago

Weighted Least Connections (member) sounds like it could be the right choice here. I'll need to double-check the details on how that method works.

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Vilma

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. The question is asking about selecting the server with the fewest connections, so I'm thinking Least Connections might be the way to go.

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Domitila

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between the load balancing methods.

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Tom

10 months ago

Least Connections is the way to go, just like my grandma used to say. 'Keep those connections light, and the load will be alright!'

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Tegan

9 months ago

C) Least Connections

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Meaghan

9 months ago

B) Weighted Least Connections (member)

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Carlee

9 months ago

A) Weighted Least Connections (node)

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Selma

10 months ago

This question is making me thirsty. I could really go for a refreshing dip in the pool right about now.

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Twanna

10 months ago

Weighted Least Connections (member) sounds interesting, but I think Least Connections is the way to go. Gotta keep those connections balanced, you know?

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Georgiann

9 months ago

Yeah, we definitely need to keep those connections balanced to optimize server performance.

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Olive

9 months ago

Weighted Least Connections (member) might be too specific, we need a more general approach like Least Connections.

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Nicholle

9 months ago

I agree, Least Connections is the best option to ensure the server with the fewest connections is selected.

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Elouise

10 months ago

I'm not sure why the question mentions another pool using the same backend servers. Isn't that irrelevant to the solution?

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Shawna

10 months ago

Least Connections seems like the obvious choice here. It will ensure the LTM device selects the server with the fewest connections, which is exactly what the question is asking for.

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Hyun

9 months ago

D) Least Connections

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Adelle

9 months ago

C) Least Connections

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Leonard

9 months ago

B) Weighted Least Connections (member)

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Mariann

10 months ago

A) Weighted Least Connections (node)

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Eliz

11 months ago

I'm not sure, but Weighted Least Connections (member) could also be a good option since it considers the number of connections per member.

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Lon

11 months ago

I agree with Pauline, Weighted Least Connections (node) would be the best choice to ensure the LTM device selects a server with the fewest number of connections.

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Pauline

11 months ago

I think the pool should be changed to Weighted Least Connections (node).

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