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dave_jensen_201
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Mar 23, 2010

iRule to log browser type (client)

I've got a thread running on Adv. Config about an issue I'm having with SSL connections and Apple Safari for a website we host. I'm looking to track down the behavior of the F5 when a connection requ...
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hoolio
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Mar 23, 2010

 

What is your level of access on the BIG-IP device you are running? I have a QA F5 for testing stuff on, but when I have to test something on the production unit, I just set up another virtual server using a private IP and utilize all the same iRules, pools and profiles of the Virtual Server that I am debugging. Then I create an entry on my windows unit's host file that aims the url to the new virtual sever that I created. Then you can send requests back and forth from your own machine, using a valid url to analyze and debug things at will.

 

 

 

 

This is a great option if you don't have a separate test unit. It limits the impact of errors on a test iRule affecting a live virtual server.

 

 

Aaron