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omar05_132659
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Oct 19, 2014

which one is matching first? SNAT or iRule?

Hello folks,   Hope you could help me with this simple question about LTM behaviour.   I just assumed as LTM admnistrator. My boss has asked me to optimize the configuration of a BIG IP by remo...
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THi
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Oct 21, 2014

I would prefer the use of a dedicated SNAT over global SNAT. So limiting the SNAT effect only where it is needed. Using a global SNAT is global and may later cause unwanted effects for some other packet flows and make troubleshooting more difficult. You can confirm that the snat is working ok fairly easily with a tcpdump.