I see no reason not to use the http keepalive. You can configure it to grab some specific small object if you'd like to limit its impact. We just grab the our homepage and I haven't noticed a performance impact at all.
HTH, John >>> "Patrick Donlon" 5/2/02 11:15:19 AM >>> Hi All I have two web servers which are being load balanced behind a CSS, this is working fine. Currently we're using the default ICMP keepalive, this is OK if the failure is at this level but when the web services process is stopped by the DBA the CSS thinks it's up and running. I've seen the different options, tcp, http gets, etc, and would like to know anyone else's experience in what is the best balance over performance and detecting the lost of service Cheers Pat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=43147&t=43141 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]