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Root44
Altostratus
Altostratushttp and https monitors
Hello guys,
My first question is what is the difference between http and https monitor?
And can I use these monitors for any port or are there specific ports I need to use? For example- for many...
pete_71470
Cirrostratus
CirrostratusThese are not silly questions! The http and https monitors differ in that https occurs over an ssl connection and http does not. The port used is controlled by the node definitions in your pool - the F5 appliance doesn't force you to use correct/standard ports.
You can use either monitor for any port - as long as it makes sense for your pool members. If a pool has members with port 8080 you can use an http or an https monitor, whichever you decide makes sense for the pool members.