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101 Question #282: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: True. LTM virtual servers are designed to process inbound connections, so outbound traffic load balancing has no native virtual server mechanism and requires iRules to intercept and distribute those flows.
Question
LTM can only load balance outbound traffic by using iRules
Options
- ATrue
- BFalse
Explanation
LTM virtual servers are designed to process inbound connections, so outbound traffic load balancing has no native virtual server mechanism and requires iRules to intercept and distribute those flows.
Common mistakes.
- B. False is incorrect because standard LTM virtual server configuration cannot natively load balance outbound client-initiated traffic; iRules are specifically required to perform this function.
Concept tested. LTM outbound load balancing using iRules
Reference. https://clouddocs.f5.com/api/irules/
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