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Joann_D_
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Oct 04, 2016

GTM Dynamic Ratios with LTM Virtual Servers

This is the first question I've been asked by an application team for which I could not find an answer on Dev Central, so I hope someone can assist.   We have two data centers, GTM monitors 1 VS i...
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Shaun_Simmons1's avatar
Shaun_Simmons1
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Oct 04, 2016

To Clarify --

 

A single GTM has an A record for VS1 and VS2.

 

--Note: In your explanation you say GTM sending traffic. To understand; traffic does not flow through the GTM. The GTM just serves DNS records.

 

You need to center your thoughts around the LTM and using a Ratio / iRule to do the magic. Writing an iRule is out of my realm. ha! I'm a script kiddie. :) I will still try and research this for you! --Others may chime in, with a quicker answer.

 

--Jason Rahm may be the best dude to help answer your question. He has answered a question or two like yours. Here is one "like" yours: https://devcentral.f5.com/s/feed/0D51T00006i7TVbSAM