When using ClusterXL, which statement is true about the Sticky Decision Function?

The Sticky Decision Function (SDF) is a critical feature of ClusterXL that manages the distribution of connections across cluster members based on session persistence. The correct understanding of the SDF is that it significantly influences load distribution in cluster configurations, particularly in Load Sharing implementations.

When using the SDF, certain configurations can only be adjusted when you are working with a Load Sharing ClusterXL mode. This is because in Load Sharing, maintaining flow consistency is essential to ensure that users remain connected to the same cluster member throughout their session, enhancing performance and user experience. Thus, the ability to modify or specify how sticky the session routing is becomes relevant and necessary in this context.

In other modes, such as High Availability (HA), the focus is more on failover rather than load balancing, which minimizes the significance of adjusting the SDF. Hence, the assertion that changes to the Sticky Decision Function can only be made in Load Sharing implementations is accurate and reflects the design intent of ClusterXL in managing traffic according to session persistence needs in various configurations.

The other statements presented do not align with the functionality of SDF. For example, the synchronization of connections is a broader function of ClusterXL and is not dependent solely on the SDF configuration, which is only adjusted during