F5 Networks Exam 201 Topic 6 Question 104 Discussion

Actual exam question for F5 Networks's 201 exam

Question #: 104
Topic #: 6

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A BIG-IP Administrator is conducting maintenance on one BIG-IP appliance in an HA Pair. Why should the BIG-IP Administrator put the appliance into FORCED_OFFLINE state?

ATo preserve existing connections to Virtual Servers and reduce the CPU load

BTo allow new connections to Virtual Servers and ensure the appliance becomes active

CTo terminate connections to the management IP and decrease persistent connections

DTo terminate existing connections to Virtual Servers and prevent the appliance from becoming active

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Suggested Answer: B

by Kenny at Dec 06, 2024, 05:32 AM

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Glen

2 months ago

You know, if I was the BIG-IP admin, I'd just put the whole thing in a bubble and call it a day. Maintenance made easy!

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Quiana

5 hours ago

A) To preserve existing connections to Virtual Servers and reduce the CPU load

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Edmond

13 days ago

B) To allow new connections to Virtual Servers and ensure the appliance becomes active

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Kindra

1 months ago

A) To preserve existing connections to Virtual Servers and reduce the CPU load

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Kyoko

2 months ago

I'm gonna have to go with A on this one. Gotta keep those connections alive, otherwise it's gonna be a real mess to clean up.

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Darrin

1 months ago

User 2: Definitely, it's important to reduce the CPU load during maintenance.

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Delpha

2 months ago

User 1: I agree, A is the way to go. Gotta preserve those connections.

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Emily

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think the answer might be D) To terminate existing connections to Virtual Servers and prevent the appliance from becoming active.

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Erick

2 months ago

Hah, D is clearly just the opposite of what you'd want. Terminating existing connections? That's a recipe for chaos!

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Blythe

2 months ago

I agree with Annalee, putting the appliance into FORCED_OFFLINE state will help maintain existing connections and reduce the CPU load.

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Claudia

2 months ago

I'm not so sure about that. B looks like it would allow new connections, which is what you'd want during maintenance, right?

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Juliana

15 days ago

User 4: I agree with Ashlyn, it's important to maintain existing connections during maintenance.

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Magda

19 days ago

User 3: Ashlyn is correct. Putting the appliance into FORCED_OFFLINE state preserves existing connections.

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Ashlyn

23 days ago

User 2: B) To allow new connections to Virtual Servers and ensure the appliance becomes active

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Truman

2 months ago

User 1: A) To preserve existing connections to Virtual Servers and reduce the CPU load

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Annalee

2 months ago

I think the answer is A) To preserve existing connections to Virtual Servers and reduce the CPU load.

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Ty

2 months ago

A seems like the right answer here. Preserving existing connections is crucial during maintenance to avoid disruption.

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