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Re: ARP problem race condition

To: lvs-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: ARP problem race condition
From: Kyle Sparger <ksparger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 08:54:24 -0500 (EST)
> does it work?

It works for me.

> why do you echo the "0"?

Well, I might just be configuring other interfaces later that I _do_ want
responding to ARP requests.  Technically, it's not necessary, I just find
it useful in my particular setup.

> My preferred way of handling the arp problem is by having a host route on
> the router to the VIP which goes to the director and not allowing packets
> to the VIP to get onto the real-server network. This option is not always
> available (eg if you don't control the router).

That is absolutely the best way.  But, like you said, it's not always
available :)

Thanks,

Kyle Sparger - Senior System Administrator
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