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BIG-IP Administration Data Plane Concepts (F5CAB2) - Question #8 Discussion

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Which of the following lists the order of preference from most preferred to least preferred processing of a virtual server? (Choose one answer)

  • A. destination host address, source host address, service port
  • B. source host address, service port, destination host address
  • C. service port, destination host address, source host address
  • D. No Option
Correct Answer: A

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Answer: A (1 vote) 100%

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Anonymous User 9 months ago
Selected: A
BIG-IP uses a specific order of preference when selecting which virtual server should process a connection. From most preferred to least preferred, the order is:

Destination host address (most specific match)

Source host address

Service port (least preferred)

So a virtual server with a more specific destination IP will always be chosen over one that only differs by source or port.