Exchange 2010 COnfiguration

I appreciate the input. I'm newer to F5 and an really enjoying being an administrator for them, but want to get better. I more used to doing a one armed configuration so this is all new to me...

 

 

SO if the nodes are using the floating self IP of the Vlan on the LTM as their default gateway, I do NOT need to create snats for any of those VIPS associated with those nodes correct>? The whole reason for the snat is so that traffic sent to the node is returned back to the LTM. I would also need some sort of route on the LTM so if any server were to initiate a connection and send it to the D.G (LTM) he would need to route that traffic.

 

 

For administrators to get access to their servers, I would create a nat or a VIP which does a 1 to 1 mapping from a IP addresses which is routable to a node behind it. Even though the nodes are routable on the network, if their default gateway is the F5, I would still need to do this being the only way to get to them is through the Bigip correct?

 

 

I'm thinking of staying with the one armed setup due to the simplicity. I was just trying to look at all apsects. I know that to the exchange administrators, all IP addresses in their logs will show it coming from the LTM do to the snat automap. any other thoughts or input is appreciated... Thanks.