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Steve_W_85246
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Apr 17, 2014

SSL termination / no SSL termination

So, reading another post here.. In order to terminate SSL, my 443 VIP needs to have an HTTP profile, and a client certificate. Ok.. I understand all that.. I do that currently.   I have a need now...
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mikeshimkus_111
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Apr 17, 2014

Hi Steve, you'll need to use what we call SSL bridging. Apply the clientssl, serverssl, and http profiles to your VIP and BIG-IP will make an encrypted connection to your pool members. You can then do whatever layer 7 stuff you need to with iRules, etc.

 

Mike