Discuss F5 Networks F5CAB2 Exam Topic 5 Question 11

A BIG-IP Administrator explicitly creates a traffic group on a BIG-IP device. Which two types of configuration objects can be associated with this traffic group? (Choose two.)

Suggested Answer: C, E

A Traffic Group is a collection of related configuration objects that fail over together from one BIG-IP device to another. Only 'floating' objects can be members of a traffic group.

Virtual Addresses (C): A virtual address (the IP part of a Virtual Server) is a floating object. It is assigned to a traffic group so that the entire IP moves to the standby unit during a failover.

Floating Self IPs (E): These are used as gateways for backend servers or SNAT addresses. By associating them with a traffic group, they remain reachable by the backend network regardless of which BIG-IP is currently active.

Why other options are incorrect:

iRules (A): iRules are configuration logic files; they are synchronized across devices but are not 'hosted' by a traffic group.

VLANs (D): VLANs are local to the hardware interfaces/trunks of each specific device and do not fail over.

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24 comments · newest first

Tanja 5 days ago

A and D? Not sure about VLANs being tied to a traffic group.

Hollis 10 days ago

I'm leaning towards A and D. iRules can control traffic, and VLANs are essential.

Linwood 15 days ago

I agree, C and E. They are crucial for traffic management.

Tresa 20 days ago

I think it's C and E. Virtual Addresses and Floating Self IPs make sense.

Alease 25 days ago

A and E seem solid. They directly relate to traffic management.

Tamar 1 month ago

I’m not sure about D. VLANs don’t seem to belong here.

Belen 1 month ago

I’m leaning towards A and E as well. They seem to fit best with traffic groups.

Adolph 1 month ago

I feel like B is a good choice. Application Instances are crucial for traffic.

Charisse 2 months ago

I agree, A and C could work too. Virtual Addresses are important.

Dallas 2 months ago

I think it's definitely A and E. iRules and Floating Self IPs make sense.

Latia 2 months ago

B) Application Instances should be an option too!

Kati 2 months ago

I thought it was just about Floating Self IPs and VLANs.

Aleta 2 months ago

Wait, can you really associate iRules with a traffic group?

Willow 2 months ago

Totally agree with that!

Jennifer 3 months ago

A) iRules and C) Virtual Addresses are correct.

Cherri 3 months ago

Yup, iRules and Floating Self IPs are the right picks!

Na 3 months ago

Wait, can you really associate iRules with a traffic group? Sounds odd.

Margret 3 months ago

Pretty sure it's just iRules and Virtual Addresses.

Silva 3 months ago

I thought VLANs could be part of it too?

Valentine 3 months ago

Definitely iRules and Floating Self IPs.

Vince 4 months ago

I’m leaning towards Virtual Addresses and Floating Self IPs, but I’m not 100% confident about the Virtual Addresses part.

Chana 4 months ago

I feel like VLANs could be related too, but I can't recall if they are specifically tied to traffic groups.

Ryan 4 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think Floating Self IPs are definitely associated with traffic groups.

Bulah 5 months ago

I think iRules might be one of the options, but I'm not entirely sure about the second one.

F5 Networks F5CAB2 Exam - Topic 5 Question 11 Discussion