Introduction

The Professional F5 Administering BIG-IP course is a comprehensive training designed by Global Horizon Training Center to equip IT professionals with the necessary skills to configure, manage, and maintain F5 BIG-IP devices. F5 BIG-IP is a crucial technology in today’s networks for load balancing, traffic management, security, and application delivery. This program ensures that participants gain a thorough understanding of BIG-IP’s functionalities, including Local Traffic Manager (LTM), DNS services, security solutions, and advanced networking features. Upon completion, participants will be able to efficiently manage BIG-IP devices within an enterprise network.

Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of the F5 BIG-IP platform.

• Configure and manage BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) for application load balancing.

• Implement traffic management policies and optimize performance.

• Manage SSL offloading, secure traffic, and web application firewalls.

• Set up and maintain network security using F5 security modules.

• Monitor and troubleshoot BIG-IP environments.

• Apply best practices for BIG-IP configuration management and performance tuning.

• Utilize F5’s iRules and iApps for customized application delivery.

Target Audience

This course is intended for:

• Network engineers and system administrators responsible for managing F5 BIG-IP devices.

• IT professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in load balancing and application delivery.

• Security engineers managing network traffic and security on F5 devices.

• Individuals preparing for the F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator exam.

• IT managers seeking a better understanding of how F5 BIG-IP can enhance their infrastructure.

Outlines

Day 1:

Introduction to F5 BIG-IP and Initial Setup

• Overview of F5 Solutions and Product Family
• BIG-IP System Setup and Licensing
• Initial Device Configuration and Network Setup
• Introduction to Traffic Management and Load Balancing Concepts
• Hands-on Lab: Setting up the BIG-IP Environment

Day 2:

Configuring and Managing Local Traffic Manager (LTM)

• Introduction to Local Traffic Manager (LTM) Concepts
• Virtual Servers, Pools, and Nodes Configuration
• Health Monitors: Creating and Applying Monitors
• Session Persistence and Load Balancing Algorithms
• Hands-on Lab: LTM Configuration and Traffic Management

Day 3:

Advanced Traffic Management and Security Features

• SSL Termination and Certificate Management
• iRules: Introduction and Application
• Application Security with F5 (Web Application Firewall - WAF)
• F5 DNS Services and Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
• Hands-on Lab: SSL Offloading and iRules Configuration

Day 4:

High Availability and Performance Optimization

• BIG-IP High Availability (HA) Architecture
• Configuring Device Groups and Failover Management
• Performance Tuning and Resource Management
• Monitoring and Logging with BIG-IP
• Troubleshooting Common BIG-IP Issues
• Hands-on Lab: High Availability Configuration

Day 5:

Operational Best Practices and Course Review

• Best Practices for Managing F5 BIG-IP Devices
• Advanced Troubleshooting Scenarios
• System Optimization and Real-World Use Cases
• Course Review and Final Q&A
• Practical Summary and Key Takeaways