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adi_vavilala_36
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Jun 28, 2018

F5 SSL VIP - Host Header changing

We have a Docker setup that has its own Layer 7 routing and BIG IP (with common VIP for multiple Docker containers) proxying it. Docker Layer 7 routing depends on "Host" header to route the requests ...
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Andy_McGrath's avatar
Andy_McGrath
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Jul 11, 2018

The SSL setup will not change the Host header unless you configure LTM policy or an iRule to do so.

 

Do you want to maintain the Host header sent by the client or you looking to update it before sending to the backend?