Why "redistribute kernel" in OSPF configuration

Hi Nantu

By default the dynamic routing protocol would redistribute connected interfaces on the F5 LTM. If you configure redistribute static, then the protocol would also advertise those static routes via dynamic protocol. However, the virtual server routes are neither connected nor static type. So, it falls under a new type known as kernel. That's why we need to redistribute kernel routes into the protocol for making the VS IP to be reachable from backbone.

Regards,

Sumanta.