Fallback iRule

Another thought about the above post...

 

 

Our sorry page is worded in such a way to indicate that the site is down. This makes it not preferable for us to use the Fallback Host, since SOL6510 indicates that the Fallback Host will even be used for a client whose server connection dies, even if there are other nodes available in the pool. So, in our case, a client whose server dies mid-session would be redirected to a page that tells them our site is down, even though there are other nodes available to handle the user’s traffic. Not good.

 

 

Now, SOL6510 gives a workaround: Use the iRule listed in the Solution. Here is my question: Is the iRule to be used INSTEAD of the Fallback Host, or WITH the Fallback Host? The iRule references HTTP:Fallback “”, but I am unclear on whether I am supposed to leave the “” as is and put the sorry page URL in the Fallback field of the HTTP Profile, or if am I supposed to add my sorry page URL in the iRule and not use the Fallback field of the HTTP Profile.

 

 

Your help in clarifying this is greatly appreciated.

 

 

Thank you,

 

 

jddevcen