Return the HealthScanner status code

Typically used with the ELB health check, the http://hostname:8899/health can be used to return a status code for the server.

1. Enter the following URL in a browser:

   http://localhost:8899/health

2. A success code of 200 or a blank response is returned depending on the browser shown here:

   

3. To show the status code in Chrome select …, More Tools, Developer tools from the toolbar.

   

4. Select Network from the menu.

   

5. Refresh the URL.

   

6. Return to the DevTools browser window, note a Status of 200 indicating that the HealthScanner is available. .