NetScaler sanity checker tool

Last published : Oct 01, 2026
The sanity checker tool assesses the health and performance of NetScaler,
and also identifies the common configuration issues.
Note:
Currently, the NetScaler sanity checker tool is supported only for AWS cloud.
The NetScaler sanity checker tool also performs the following activities:
  • Validates HA topology, networking, licensing, and permissions.
  • Streamlines troubleshooting process.
  • Enables quick resolution of issues observed in public clouds.
  • Generates results in multiple formats such as plain-text logs, JSON, and HTML.

NetScaler sanity checker tool for AWS

The NetScaler sanity checker tool covers the following validations based on the deployment type.
Standalone and same zone HA deployments Multizone HA deployment using elastic IP addresses Multizone HA deployment using private IP addresses
  • IAM permissions validation
  • License check
  • Storage check
  • Metadata route check
  • DNS resolution check
  • EC2 endpoint check
  • Default gateway check
  • VLAN config check
  • ARP check
  • SysID check
  • Cloudhadaemon check
  • IAM permissions validation
  • Interfaces check
  • EIPs check
  • INC Mode check
  • IPSet check
  • IAM permissions validation
  • Interfaces check
  • Routes check
  • Device index check
  • Src/Dst check

Run the sanity checker tool using NetScaler CLI

At the command prompt type:
> Shell
> root@ns# sanitychecker -c [standalone | multizone]
After running the sanity checker tool, the following files are generated in JSON and HTML formats.
  • /var/cloudsanitychecker/results.json
  • /var/cloudsanitychecker/standalone.html
These files contain the detailed results of the checks performed, which can be used to identify and analyze potential issues.