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Chris_Phillips
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Jan 13, 2012

using iRule name within rule

HI,

 

 

Is there any way to find the name of the irule being executed within the rule, as per [virtual name] for the virtual service? I want a simple way to pick up a data group with a specific name based on the name of the irule. I've tried using [virtual name] but it feels messy an unreliable depending on the way you assign rules etc.

 

 

This is the only thing I need to make a rule I'm working on totally generic and not need any customization at all between different copies of the same rule (which is how this place works...). Currently I have a "set static::prefix website_abc" etc, in the RULE_INIT. I know this is "trivial" to change, but it'd be really helpful if I can keep the contents of the rule byte for byte identical as it'd allow easier versioning change management etc.

 

 

Thanks

 

 

Chris

2 Replies

  • Hi Chris,

     

     

    I don't think there is a native way to get the name of an iRule. But I remember seeing a request for enhancement for this. You could open a case with F5 Support to get your request added to the RFE.

     

     

    Aaron
  • I may well, although I've a feeling I'll decide life's too short after all!

     

     

    Thanks