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Andrew_Husking
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Oct 24, 2012

Using iRules to edit datagroups

Hi Guys,   Is there a way that you can use an iRule to edit a datagroup? either creating new entries or just editing the values?     If not, is there a way that you can dynamically store t...
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Oct 24, 2012
We've used sideband connections to get data from HTTP sources before, we were looking at something that was purely on the F5 and not requiring another server. i was thinking to use log command to write data to custom (log) file and then use user_alert.conf to import (or update) external data group. anyway, i thought it seems not efficient.

 

 

Acton on Log - using the alertd deamon

 

https://devcentral.f5.com/wiki/advdesignconfig.Acton-on-Log-using-the-alertd-deamon.ashx

 

 

Do tables persist after a reboot or a version upgrade?i understand table data is mirrored to peer unit, so rebooting may be fine but i think it might not work well in upgrading (since version can be so different). anyway, i do not think table is a good candidate because it stores data in memory.

 

 

The session table is mirrored to the standby, and this cannot be disabled.

 

 

v10.1 - The table Command - The Fine Print by Spark

 

https://devcentral.f5.com/Default.aspx?tabid=63&articleType=ArticleView&articleId=2382