F5 Networks 301b Exam - Topic 7 Question 77 Discussion

Actual exam question for F5 Networks's 301b exam

Question #: 77
Topic #: 7

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An LTM Specialist has configured a virtual server to distribute connections to a pool of application servers and to offload SSL processing. The application fails to work as expected when connecting to the virtual server. It does work when clients connect directly to the application. Two packet captures were taken at the application server.

What is the root cause of the problem?

AThe application servers are NOT listening on port 80.

BThe LTM device is sending non-SSL traffic to an SSL port.

CThe virtual server does NOT have a clientSSL profile assigned.

DThe SSL handshake between the LTM device and the server is failing.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Cristy at Nov 23, 2023, 01:23 AM

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Gilbert

3 months ago

Nah, it’s definitely the LTM sending non-SSL traffic to an SSL port.

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Ernestine

3 months ago

I thought the app servers were supposed to listen on port 80?

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Trina

3 months ago

Wait, could it be the SSL handshake failing instead?

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Eliseo

4 months ago

Totally agree, that's a common oversight!

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Willow

4 months ago

The virtual server needs a clientSSL profile assigned.

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Diane

4 months ago

I feel like I might be mixing things up, but if the application servers aren't listening on port 80, that could also be a problem, right? That's option A, I think.

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Leonor

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question where the SSL handshake was a common failure point. Could it be option D that's causing the issue?

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Andree

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think if the LTM is sending non-SSL traffic to an SSL port, that could definitely cause problems. That sounds like option B.

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Nieves

5 months ago

I remember something about SSL profiles being crucial for secure connections, so maybe option C is the issue here?

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Suzi

5 months ago

This seems like a good opportunity to apply my troubleshooting skills. I'll methodically go through the possible causes and see if I can identify the root issue.

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Kris

5 months ago

Based on the options, my initial guess would be that the LTM device is sending non-SSL traffic to an SSL port on the application servers. But I'll double-check the other possibilities as well.

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Mari

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the exhibits. I'll need to take a closer look at the packet captures to see if I can spot any clues about the SSL handshake or port issues.

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Merissa

5 months ago

Okay, let's see. The key information seems to be that the application works when clients connect directly, but not when going through the LTM device. That points to an issue with the LTM configuration.

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Colene

5 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully analyze the packet captures and the configuration details to figure out what's going on.

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Leonardo

5 months ago

This is a great opportunity to showcase my Citrix architecture knowledge. I'll methodically evaluate each option and provide a well-reasoned recommendation.

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Lisbeth

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The benefits are automating storage copy services tasks using SLA Policies, and automatically discovering and cataloging all SAN objects. Those seem to be the two most relevant options.

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Trina

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording here. Is there something I'm missing? I want to make sure I fully understand the scenario before selecting an answer.

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