F5-CTS-LTM BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager Practice Question
Which command is used to view the current status and statistics of a pool from the command line?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often guess GUI-based commands or incorrect bash syntax, forgetting that 'tmsh' is the standard administrative shell for managing and monitoring all BIG-IP objects.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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tmsh show ltm pool
The 'tmsh show ltm pool' command is the standard method for viewing real-time pool status and traffic statistics. It provides a comprehensive view of member health, current connection counts, and traffic throughput. This is an essential skill for LTM administrators for performing quick health checks and verifying that traffic is being distributed as expected across the backend server farm without relying on the GUI.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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tmsh list ltm pool
Why it's wrong here
'tmsh list' displays the configuration of the objects, not their current operational status or statistics. It is used to verify the settings and attributes of the pool as defined in the system configuration, rather than showing how the pool is actually performing or whether the members are currently up.
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tmsh show ltm pool
Why this is correct
'tmsh show' is the command to view operational statistics and runtime data. Using it with 'ltm pool' displays the health status, active connection counts, and traffic metrics for each pool member, which is vital for monitoring the performance and availability of the backend infrastructure in production environments.
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tmsh view ltm pool
Why it's wrong here
'tmsh view' is not a valid command structure in the BIG-IP command line interface. The administrative interface relies on specific verbs like 'show', 'list', 'create', and 'modify'. The absence of a 'view' command means that using it will result in a syntax error, preventing any information from being retrieved.
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tmsh display ltm pool
Why it's wrong here
'tmsh display' is not a supported command for interacting with LTM objects. The TMOS interface uses 'show' for runtime data and 'list' for configuration details. Attempting to use 'display' will cause the command line to report an error, as it is not part of the standard BIG-IP command syntax.
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