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Which cookie persistence method requires the fewest configuration changes on the web servers to be implemented correctly.
The correct answer is A. insert. The 'insert' cookie persistence method requires the fewest changes on web servers because the load balancer automatically adds the persistence cookie to the HTTP response.
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Which cookie persistence method requires the fewest configuration changes on the web servers to be implemented correctly.
Options
- Ainsert
- Brewrite
- Cpassive
- Dsession
How the community answered
(52 responses)- A90% (47)
- B2% (1)
- C6% (3)
- D2% (1)
Why each option
The 'insert' cookie persistence method requires the fewest changes on web servers because the load balancer automatically adds the persistence cookie to the HTTP response.
The 'insert' cookie persistence method works by the load balancer injecting a persistence cookie into the HTTP response header as it passes from the server to the client. The web server itself is unaware of this cookie and requires no modifications to its application code or configuration, making it the least intrusive option.
'Rewrite' cookie persistence requires the load balancer to modify an existing cookie set by the web server, which means the web server must already be configured to set a specific cookie.
'Passive' cookie persistence expects the server to generate its own persistence cookie, requiring the web server application to be specifically configured to create and manage the cookie.
'Session' is a general term referring to the goal of persistence rather than a distinct, specific cookie persistence method like insert, rewrite, or passive.
Concept tested: Cookie persistence methods impact on web servers
Source: https://techdocs.f5.com/kb/en-us/products/big-ip_ltm/manuals/product/ltm-concepts-11-2-0/ltm-persistence-profiles.html
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