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F5 Networks 301a Exam - Topic 2 Question 106 Discussion

Actual exam question for F5 Networks's 301a exam
Question #: 106
Topic #: 2
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An LTM Specialist needs to load balance an application using an LTM device to meet the requirements:

The application servers do NOT Support SSL, but client access to the application should be secured.

Multiple requests from the same client should be sent to the same pool member.

All pool members will have roughly the same processing power, and traffic should be distributed evenly.

The LTM device is NOT the pool members' default gateway.

which configuration should the LTM Specialist.

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Suggested Answer: A, C

It is required that cookie persist must be used and http profile must be used, and SSL offloading must also be required. It must be in standard mode, excluding BD E.


by Adela at Jan 22, 2025, 08:08 AM

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Rusty
3 months ago
Wait, can we really secure it without SSL on the servers?
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Josephine
3 months ago
D looks good, but why not just stick with A?
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Brandon
3 months ago
C has too many profiles for this setup, right?
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Renato
4 months ago
I think B is better for SSL handling.
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Colette
4 months ago
Option A seems solid with cookie persistence.
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Yuette
4 months ago
I believe we need to use SNAT to ensure the pool members can respond correctly, but I'm not sure which persistence method is best for this scenario.
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Paola
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where cookie persistence was used, but I can't remember if it was with a performance or standard virtual server.
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Vallie
4 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about the difference between performance and standard virtual servers. I think performance might be better for load balancing, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Barrie
5 months ago
I remember that SSL termination is important here since the application servers don't support SSL, so I think we need to focus on the Client SSL profile options.
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Adolph
5 months ago
This seems straightforward enough. I'll go with option C - a performance L4 virtual server with a SNAT, HTTP profile, Server SSL profile, and cookie persistence. That should meet all the requirements.
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Tish
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the requirement that the LTM device is not the pool members' default gateway. I'll need to make sure I understand how that impacts the configuration.
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Shanda
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got a strategy here. I'll need to use a performance L4 virtual server with a Client SSL profile to secure the client connection, and then use cookie persistence to ensure multiple requests from the same client go to the same pool member.
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Cory
5 months ago
Hmm, the requirement to secure client access while the application servers don't support SSL is interesting. I'll need to consider how to handle that.
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Lashandra
5 months ago
This looks like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully read through the requirements and think about the best configuration to meet them.
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Erinn
9 months ago
Haha, I bet the LTM Specialist is like, 'Seriously, why are there so many SSL profiles to choose from?' Option C sounds like the most comprehensive solution.
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Kallie
8 months ago
Yeah, the LTM Specialist must have to carefully consider all the options to ensure the best configuration for the application.
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Cassi
9 months ago
I agree, it covers all the necessary components for securing the application and balancing the traffic.
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Viva
9 months ago
Option C does seem like the most comprehensive choice.
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Yan
9 months ago
Wait, why are we even considering a performance virtual server? Isn't a standard one more than enough for this scenario? I'd go with option D.
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Stefan
9 months ago
This is a tricky one, but I'd say option D is the correct answer. A standard virtual server with the right profiles and persistence should do the trick.
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Alesia
9 months ago
I'm leaning towards option C. The combination of SNAT, HTTP profile, Server SSL profile, and cookie persistence seems to address all the requirements elegantly.
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Gail
8 months ago
Yes, option C with SNAT, HTTP profile, Server SSL profile, and cookie persistence should work well.
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Shannon
8 months ago
I think option C is the best fit for the scenario described.
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Lynsey
9 months ago
I agree, option C seems to be the most comprehensive solution for the requirements.
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Claribel
9 months ago
Option C sounds like a good choice. It covers all the necessary configurations.
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Rozella
10 months ago
Hmm, I think option B is the way to go. Securing the client access with a Client SSL profile while maintaining session persistence with Source Address persistence seems to fit the requirements best.
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Dorthy
8 months ago
That makes sense. Option B it is then for balancing the application load and securing client access.
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Vince
8 months ago
I see your point, but I think option B is more efficient in this scenario since the application servers do not support SSL.
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Gilberto
8 months ago
But what about using option C with SNAT, HTTP profile, Server SSL profile, and cookie persistence? Wouldn't that provide more comprehensive security?
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Cruz
8 months ago
I agree, option B seems like the best choice for securing client access and maintaining session persistence.
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Miles
11 months ago
I see your point, but I still think option A is the best choice because it meets all the requirements mentioned in the question.
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Alexia
11 months ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C) A performance L4 virtual server with a SNAT, HTTP profile, Server SSL profile, and cookie persistence.
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Miles
11 months ago
I think the answer is A) a performance 14 virtual server with a SNAT and cookie persistence.
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