FAQs

Is 15.1-1.x ready for production deployment?

No.

What is the minimum memory required for NetScaler VPX™?

A minimum of 4 GB of memory is required for NetScaler VPX.

Does NetScaler VPX support disk expansion beyond 20 GB?

Yes. To increase disk space on NetScaler VPX, expand the disk and reboot NetScaler VPX.

Is secondary disk supported on NetScaler VPX?

Yes, secondary disk is supported.

Is sysctl for NetScaler® variables supported on NetScaler VPX?

No. It is recommended to use specific NetScaler CLI commands to retrieve the same data. Instead of using sysctl netscaler.version, use the show version command.

How do I change the hostname of NetScaler VPX?

The hostname can be set using the set hostname <hostName> command.

Which disk partitions are persisted across reboots, upgrades, or reinstalls in NetScaler VPX?

Only files in the following directories are persisted across reboots:

  • /nsconfig that points to the /flash/nsconfig directory
  • /var directory

All other files are deleted across reboots.

How do I restore accidentally deleted system files (for example, binary files in /usr/sbin) in NetScaler VPX?

Reboot NetScaler VPX and select Re-install NetScaler firmware version 15.1 x.x during boot to restore the deleted system files. Your saved configuration remains intact.

How do I configure a custom log rotation in NetScaler VPX?

The newsyslog.conf file is not supported. Instead, log rotation is handled using the Linux logrotate utility, which runs once every hour. The configuration file is located at /etc/logrotate.d/blx-syslog.

How do I configure the domain name system (DNS) for NetScaler VPX?

Use the add dns nameserver command to configure DNS.

How do I debug DNS issues on NetScaler VPX?

DNS utilities such as dig, nslookup, and host are supported.

Which text editor is available in NetScaler VPX?

Vim is available as the text editor. The vi command is a symbolic link to the Vim binary.

How do I copy lines to the clipboard from a file opened in Vim through an SSH session?

To copy text, hold Shift, then drag your cursor to select your text.

How do I paste content in the Vim editor?

Enter insert mode using i and paste using the Shift + Insert key combination.

Is the nsapimgr command supported?

The nsapimgr command is supported. However, the call options are limited to the following.

Command 1 Command 2
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_weak_sso_type_enable nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_weak_sso_type_disable
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_sso_ntlm_use_ntdomain nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_sso_ntlm_dont_use_ntdomain
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_sso_kcd_use_spn_host nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_sso_kcd_dont_use_spn_host
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_redirect_for_artifact nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_post_for_artifact
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_enable_single_logout nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_disable_single_logout
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_enable_replay_protection nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_disable_replay_protection
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_enable_incl_ns_fix nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_disable_incl_ns_fix
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_enable_comma_sep_attr_res_no_encode nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_disable_comma_sep_attr_res_no_encode
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_enable_comma_sep_attr_res nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_disable_comma_sep_attr_res
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_dont_send_subject nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_send_subject
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_dont_send_session_index nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_send_session_index
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_dont_send_in_response nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_send_in_response
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_dont_send_full_metadata nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_send_full_metadata
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_rba_login_enable_debug nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_rba_login_disable_debug
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_enable_schema_checks nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_disable_schema_checks
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_aaatm_drop_options_request nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_aaatm_dont_drop_options_request
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_aaatm_302_for_bearer nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_aaatm_401_for_bearer
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_aaa_enable_api_access nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_aaa_disable_api_access
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=enable_webview_support nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=disable_webview_support
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=enable_rfweb_webview_support nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=disable_rfweb_webview_support
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=aaatm_disable_domain_cookie nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=aaatm_enable_domain_cookie
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=aaa_strip_domain nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=aaa_dont_strip_domain
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys arg1=<VAL> -ys call="ns_saml_set_deflate_size" nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_unset_deflate_size
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys arg1=<VAL> -ys call="ns_saml_send_binding" nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys call=ns_saml_dont_send_binding
nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys arg1=<VAL> -ys call="ns_push_set_timeout" nsapimgr_wr.sh -ys arg1=<VAL> -ys call="ns_aaatm_cgitm_duration"