This is correct. The domain name is not necessary. Since the CSS knows the ip address of the box it's watching it doesn't have to rely on a domain name to find the location of the server.
However it is important that the css know the path to reach the reference page. I've used the following: service blah_blah ip address 10.1.1.1 keepalive frequency 8 keepalive type http keepalive uri "/.reference/arrowpoint-keepalive.html" active I usually use the default "head" method vs the "get". Depends on whether the file you are watching is static or dynamic. Dave -----Original Message----- From: John Neiberger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 12:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Content Switching and Keepalives [7:43141] I'm not positive about this but I don't believe you're supposed to include the domain name in the URI. We simply use 'keepalive uri "/index.htm"' and that works well. Give that a shot and see if it works for you. John >>> "Patrick Donlon" 5/3/02 9:54:47 AM >>> Hi I tested it and for some reason it didn't work, I configured the following on the service: keepalive port 81, keepalive method get, keepalive type http keepalive frequency 25, keepalive retry 25 keepalive uri "www.blahblah.com/index.html" I then activated the service (and re-activated it a few times just in case) Any thing obviously wrong and what should I check in the log cheers Pat Patrick Donlon wrote: > 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=43240&t=43141 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]