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F5 Networks 303 Exam - Topic 4 Question 5 Discussion

A BIG-IP Administrator configures a Virtual Server. Users report that they always receive a TCP RST packet to the BIG-IP system when attempting to connect to it. What is the possible reason for this issue?
B) The virtual server Type is set to Reject
A) The virtual server Type is set to Internal
C) The virtual server Type is set to Drop
D) The virtual server Type is set to Stateless

F5 Networks 303 Exam - Topic 4 Question 5 Discussion

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A BIG-IP Administrator configures a Virtual Server. Users report that they always receive a TCP RST packet to the BIG-IP system when attempting to connect to it. What is the possible reason for this issue?

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Geraldine
8 months ago
I disagree, it’s probably Stateless. That can mess with connections.
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Jacob
8 months ago
I’m surprised this is happening. Shouldn't it just drop the packets silently?
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Mammie
8 months ago
No way, it has to be Internal. That’s a common mistake!
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Peggie
9 months ago
I think it could also be Drop. That would cause RST packets too.
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Avery
9 months ago
Definitely sounds like the virtual server Type is set to Reject.
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Twanna
9 months ago
I'm leaning towards the Reject option too, but I wonder if the Stateless setting could also lead to unexpected behavior.
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Jeniffer
9 months ago
I practiced a similar question where the virtual server was set to Internal, and it caused connection problems, but I don't think it would send a RST.
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Frederica
9 months ago
I think the Drop option might also cause issues, but I can't recall if it sends a RST or just drops packets silently.
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Georgiann
9 months ago
I remember studying that a virtual server set to Reject would definitely send a TCP RST, but I'm not sure if that's the only reason.
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Loreta
9 months ago
Hmm, Stateless is an interesting one. I wonder if that could be the reason for the TCP RST packet. I'll make sure to read through the descriptions carefully before deciding.
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Francis
9 months ago
I think the key here is understanding how the different virtual server types handle incoming connections. If it's set to Internal, that might also cause the RST packet, so I'll consider that option too.
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Howard
9 months ago
Wait, I'm a bit confused. Wouldn't the virtual server type being set to Drop also result in a TCP RST packet? I'll need to double-check that.
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Daryl
9 months ago
Okay, let's see. If the virtual server type is set to Reject, that would make sense for the TCP RST packet. I'll mark that one down as a possibility.
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Sol
10 months ago
Hmm, this one seems tricky. I'll need to think through the different virtual server types and how they might impact the connection behavior.
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Vilma
2 years ago
Hmm, I'd say B is the way to go. Unless you want your users to feel like they're trapped in a virtual server limbo, you don't want to use Drop or Stateless.
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Ashlyn
2 years ago
D) The virtual server Type is set to Stateless
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Doyle
2 years ago
C) The virtual server Type is set to Drop
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Sherill
2 years ago
Actually, setting the virtual server Type to Internal may also cause users to receive TCP RST packets.
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Merri
2 years ago
A) The virtual server Type is set to Internal
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Felix
2 years ago
B) The virtual server Type is set to Reject
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Sean
2 years ago
A) The virtual server Type is set to Internal
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Nettie
2 years ago
I agree, setting the virtual server Type to Reject would prevent users from feeling trapped.
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Audra
2 years ago
B) The virtual server Type is set to Reject
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Floyd
2 years ago
Definitely B. I've seen this issue before, and the docs clearly state that Reject mode sends a TCP RST. Gotta love those helpful error messages.
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Gail
2 years ago
Yes, Reject mode is likely causing the users to receive the TCP RST packet.
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Willodean
2 years ago
It's important to check the configuration to make sure it's not set to Reject.
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Kendra
2 years ago
I agree, setting the virtual server Type to Reject will send a TCP RST packet.
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Cordell
2 years ago
I thought it was supposed to be a BIG-IP, not a BIG-REJECT! This virtual server is more like a BIG-OOPS if it's sending RST packets.
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Zena
2 years ago
D) The virtual server Type is set to Stateless
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Floyd
2 years ago
B) The virtual server Type is set to Reject
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Arlene
2 years ago
C) The virtual server Type is set to Drop
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Rosalia
2 years ago
D) The virtual server Type is set to Stateless
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Goldie
2 years ago
A) The virtual server Type is set to Internal
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Tijuana
2 years ago
C) The virtual server Type is set to Drop
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Samira
2 years ago
B) The virtual server Type is set to Reject
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Hannah
2 years ago
A) The virtual server Type is set to Internal
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Patrick
2 years ago
I agree with Rima, setting the virtual server Type to Reject would explain why users are receiving TCP RST packets.
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Elinore
2 years ago
Option B is the correct answer. A TCP RST packet is sent when the virtual server is set to Reject, indicating that the connection is being actively rejected.
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Izetta
2 years ago
A: That would explain why users are receiving TCP RST packets.
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Dominque
2 years ago
B: Yes, I think it is set to Reject.
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William
2 years ago
A: Have you checked the virtual server Type setting?
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Rima
2 years ago
I think the possible reason could be that the virtual server Type is set to Reject.
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