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101 Question #269: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: They enable granular control of traffic. iRules are Tcl-based scripts on F5 BIG-IP LTM that allow custom, fine-grained manipulation of network traffic based on specified conditions.
Section 2: F5 Solutions and Technology
Question
Which of the following is a benefit of using iRules?
Options
- AThey provide a secure connection between a client and LTM
- BThey enable granular control of traffic
- CThey can be used as templates for creating new applications
- DThey can use Active Directory to authenticate and authorize users
- EThey provide an automated way to create LTM objects
Explanation
iRules are Tcl-based scripts on F5 BIG-IP LTM that allow custom, fine-grained manipulation of network traffic based on specified conditions.
Common mistakes.
- A. Secure client-to-LTM connections are established using SSL/TLS client profiles configured on virtual servers, not iRules.
- C. Application templates for creating LTM objects are provided by iApps, not iRules.
- D. Active Directory authentication and authorization is a function of the Access Policy Manager (APM) module, not iRules.
- E. Automated creation of LTM configuration objects is the purpose of iApps templates and automation APIs, not iRules.
Concept tested. F5 BIG-IP iRules traffic control capability
Topics
#iRules#traffic control#LTM customization#granular traffic management
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