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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?
Suggested Answer: B
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42 comments · newest first
GE
Geraldine
11 months ago
I disagree, it’s probably Stateless. That can mess with connections.
JA
Jacob
11 months ago
I’m surprised this is happening. Shouldn't it just drop the packets silently?
MA
Mammie
11 months ago
No way, it has to be Internal. That’s a common mistake!
PE
Peggie
12 months ago
I think it could also be Drop. That would cause RST packets too.
AV
Avery
12 months ago
Definitely sounds like the virtual server Type is set to Reject.
TW
Twanna
12 months ago
I'm leaning towards the Reject option too, but I wonder if the Stateless setting could also lead to unexpected behavior.
JE
Jeniffer
1 year 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.
FR
Frederica
1 year 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.
GE
Georgiann
1 year 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.
LO
Loreta
1 year 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.
FR
Francis
1 year 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.
HO
Howard
1 year 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.
DA
Daryl
1 year 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.
SO
Sol
1 year 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.
VI
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.
AS
Ashlyn
2 years ago
D) The virtual server Type is set to Stateless
DO
Doyle
2 years ago
C) The virtual server Type is set to Drop
SH
Sherill
2 years ago
Actually, setting the virtual server Type to Internal may also cause users to receive TCP RST packets.
ME
Merri
2 years ago
A) The virtual server Type is set to Internal
FE
Felix
2 years ago
B) The virtual server Type is set to Reject
SE
Sean
2 years ago
A) The virtual server Type is set to Internal
NE
Nettie
2 years ago
I agree, setting the virtual server Type to Reject would prevent users from feeling trapped.
AU
Audra
2 years ago
B) The virtual server Type is set to Reject
FL
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.
GA
Gail
2 years ago
Yes, Reject mode is likely causing the users to receive the TCP RST packet.
WI
Willodean
2 years ago
It's important to check the configuration to make sure it's not set to Reject.
KE
Kendra
2 years ago
I agree, setting the virtual server Type to Reject will send a TCP RST packet.
CO
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.
ZE
Zena
2 years ago
D) The virtual server Type is set to Stateless
FL
Floyd
2 years ago
B) The virtual server Type is set to Reject
AR
Arlene
2 years ago
C) The virtual server Type is set to Drop
RO
Rosalia
2 years ago
D) The virtual server Type is set to Stateless
GO
Goldie
2 years ago
A) The virtual server Type is set to Internal
TI
Tijuana
2 years ago
C) The virtual server Type is set to Drop
SA
Samira
2 years ago
B) The virtual server Type is set to Reject
HA
Hannah
2 years ago
A) The virtual server Type is set to Internal
PA
Patrick
2 years ago
I agree with Rima, setting the virtual server Type to Reject would explain why users are receiving TCP RST packets.
EL
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.
IZ
Izetta
2 years ago
A: That would explain why users are receiving TCP RST packets.
DO
Dominque
2 years ago
B: Yes, I think it is set to Reject.
WI
William
2 years ago
A: Have you checked the virtual server Type setting?
RI
Rima
2 years ago
I think the possible reason could be that the virtual server Type is set to Reject.