F5 Networks 301b Exam - Topic 8 Question 98 Discussion

Actual exam question for F5 Networks's 301b exam

Question #: 98
Topic #: 8

-- Exhibit --

Refer to the exhibit.

A pair of LTM devices are configured for HA . The LTM Specialist observes from a capture that there is a successful connection from a client directly to a web server and an unsuccessful connection from a client via the LTM device to the same web server.

Which two solutions will solve the configuration problem? (Choose two.)

AConfigure SNAT on the pool.

BConfigure SNAT on the virtual server.

CChange server default gateway to point at LTM internal self IP.

DChange server default gateway to point at LTM internal floating IP.

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Suggested Answer: B, D

by Bette at Sep 14, 2024, 10:20 PM

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Cecily

5 months ago

I disagree, I think D could work too.

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Joni

5 months ago

SNAT on the pool is a must for this setup!

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Joye

5 months ago

Wait, why would you change the default gateway? That seems risky.

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Haley

5 months ago

I think C might be a better option than D.

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Stephaine

6 months ago

A and B are definitely the right choices.

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Launa

6 months ago

I think configuring SNAT on the virtual server makes sense, but I’m torn between that and changing the default gateway. I wish I had reviewed this more!

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Annamae

6 months ago

I feel like changing the server's default gateway could be a solution, but I can't recall if it should point to the internal self IP or the floating IP.

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Frank

6 months ago

This question seems similar to one we practiced where we had to decide on SNAT placement. I think B might be the right choice, but I’m not completely confident.

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Corrina

6 months ago

I remember we talked about SNAT configurations in class, but I'm not sure if it should be on the pool or the virtual server.

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Millie

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused here. There are a few different options, and I'm not sure which ones will actually solve the problem. I'll need to think this through carefully and maybe even sketch out the network topology to visualize what's going on.

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Timothy

6 months ago

Alright, I've got this. The issue is clearly with the default gateway on the server. I'm going to go with changing it to point at the LTM internal floating IP. That should do the trick.

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Quentin

6 months ago

Okay, let's see here. The key seems to be that there's a successful direct connection but an unsuccessful connection through the LTM. I'm thinking SNAT configuration on the virtual server or pool might be the way to go.

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Luisa

7 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully review the exhibit and the options to figure out the best solutions.

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Jesse

2 years ago

I'd be careful with that SNAT business. Wouldn't want to end up with a bunch of confused servers. Maybe it's time to call in the LTM expert team for this one.

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Narcisa

1 year ago

A: Let's also consider changing the server default gateway to point at LTM internal floating IP.

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Pamella

1 year ago

B: Yeah, that could help with the connection issue.

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Tammara

1 year ago

A: I think we should configure SNAT on the pool.

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Sherron

2 years ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe a combination of B and D would work best? Gotta love these tricky network questions!

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Gianna

2 years ago

I'd go with options C and D. Changing the server's default gateway to point at the LTM's internal IP or floating IP should fix the connectivity issue.

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