I guess same thing when configuring time-based ACLs. I've often wondered if
say for instance the question asks to limit access from 9am to 5pm, then
should the time range be configured to end 16:59 or 17:00 ? I'd definitely
cross-check these sort of questions with the Proctor.

On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 9:12 AM, Andrew Wurster
<[email protected]>wrote:

> Hey Louis -
>
> Yes that's an "ask the proctor" topic.  IMHO 300 sounds good.  They are not
> trying to trick you there.  Pasting the text below from the question:
>
>  Adjust the firewall settings to delete any half-open sessions when the
>> maximum number of half-open sessions
>> reaches 300. The firewall should stop deleting when the number falls below
>> 200. Additionally, adjust the maximum
>> number of half-open TCP sessions per host to 100.
>
>
> So when I read that, I understand it to say "the maximum embryonic
> connections is 300, anything over that should be deleted".  So generally,
> when you see a number in the question, then just put that number in your
> solution, unless the question specifically asks or strongly suggests you
> adjust that number first (like convert it from seconds to hours or burstable
> bit rates etc).
>
> Best of luck,
>
> Andrew
>
> On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 8:18 AM, Louis van Zyl - Business Connexion <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>>  Hi All
>>
>>
>>
>> My first(of many) question for you guys.
>>
>>
>>
>> In lab 2 task 2.4 the question states:
>>
>> 1.       Delete half-open sessions when the max number of half-open
>> sessions reaches 300
>>
>> 2.       Stops deleting when the number falls below 200
>>
>> 3.       Adjust the max number of half-open sessions to 100
>>
>>
>>
>> Solution guides answers:
>>
>> 1.       High=300             - I’ve set mine to 299 not 300
>>
>> 2.       Low=200              - I agree with this one
>>
>> 3.       Max=100             - I agree with this one
>>
>>
>>
>> The reason why I set #1 to 299 is because the Command Reference says the
>> value must be exceeded (either low or high) before it will start deleting
>> the connections. So if you set it to 300, then it will only start deleting
>> on connection number 301 (according to me)
>>
>> In #2 above it says it must fall below 200 (so it will stop deleting on
>> 199).
>>
>>
>>
>> Am I correct or are you just going to tell me to “Ask the proctor”?
>>
>>
>>
>> Louis
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