ACE 4170 web services probe

[userbbc123]

We are currently using the ACE 4170 for web service load balancing.  However we would like a more robust load balancing probe that would ideally make a web service call via SOAP, analyze the response, and decide on current load for the specified server or at least on health of the specified server for failover.

So far I've been unable to find much documentation on this type of probe.  Is there a script available that implements the above via TCL or is does this have to be done via shell scripting and CURL?

Thanks.

[Daniel Arrondo Ostiz]

Good morning,

I'm afraid none of the scripts included with the ACE has the functionality you are looking for, so, you will have to write it yourself using TCL.

You can use the default scripts (available at http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/release.html?mdfid=281222179&flowid=151&softwareid=282775314&release=A4%281.1%29&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=&reltype=latest) as a base and modify them.

I would also recommend having a look at the official documentation (http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/docs/app_ntwk_services/data_center_app_services/ace_appliances/vA4_2_0/configuration/slb/guide/script.html) for further details on the TCL commands supported by the ACE.

Regards

Daniel