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JoeCaracci
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Mar 25, 2016

HTTP to HTTPS redirect - minimum requirements for HTTP Virtual Server

Hi all, first post here. I'm a few months new to F5, but been around other LB's for years.   I have a virtual server set up and working on HTTPS(lets say 'VS1.1.1.1_HTTPS'). I want to redirect ...
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eben_240222
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Mar 25, 2016

Since the sole purpose of the virtual server is to redirect, leave the availability status as UNKNOWN. i.e blue square. apply your HTTP TO HTTPS iRule to it. and it will work just fine. Josiahs method will work fine if you want to see the VS as green. or you can add a random available pool with pool members marked available. NB: The virtual server availability is dependent on the pool and pool members its servicing.