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BIG-IP Administration Data Plane Configuration (F5CAB3) - Question #3 Discussion

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A BIG-IP Administrator uses backend servers to host multiple services per server. There are multiple virtual servers and pools defined, referencing the same backend servers. Which load balancing algorithm is most appropriate to have an equal number of connections on each backend server? (Choose one answer)

  • A. Least Connections (node)
  • B. Predictive (member)
  • C. Least Connections (member)
  • D. Predictive (node)
Correct Answer: A

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Answer: A (1 vote) 100%

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Anonymous User 1 week ago
Selected: A
Multiple Pools and Services: Because multiple virtual servers and pools reference the same underlying backend servers, a pool member-level load balancing method would only track connections for its specific pool and remain blind to traffic hitting other services or pools on that same server. Node-Level Tracking: To ensure an equal number of total connections on each physical backend server, you must use a Node-level algorithm. Least Connections (node) evaluates the connection load across all pools sharing those nodes, making it the most appropriate choice