ICA Traffic Management Practice Question
When configuring a retry policy for a VirtualService, which parameter defines the maximum time allowed for a single attempt?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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perTryTimeout
The perTryTimeout field controls the duration for an individual attempt within a retry policy.
Answer analysis
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perTryTimeout
Why this is correct
perTryTimeout is the timeout for each individual attempt.
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timeout
Why it's wrong here
timeout is the overall request timeout.
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maxRetries
Why it's wrong here
maxRetries sets the number of attempts.
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retryOn
Why it's wrong here
retryOn specifies the conditions triggering a retry.
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