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Magnum_IP's avatar
Magnum_IP
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Nov 18, 2013

Virtual Server Status Unknown

I have an iRule attached to a Virtual Server. The iRule sets the pool and the pool name is computed from variables. In this scenario the Virtual Server status shows as unknown.   Is there any way ...
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What_Lies_Bene1's avatar
What_Lies_Bene1
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Nov 18, 2013

The short answer is no (and certainly not within an iRule). The longer one is really a question, how can the VS have a status if it's not statically tied in any way to a Pool or Pool Member?

 

Personally I'd assign a default Pool, get my rule peer reviewed, test is thoroughly and go with it. Add some logging to pick up anything that gets through and deal with it if does. Would the impact really be that bad? Also, you might learn something and grow and