Course Prerequisites
To ensure a successful learning experience in the F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP LTM - Local Traffic Manager course, participants should come prepared with the following prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of networking concepts, including the OSI model, routing, and switching.
- Familiarity with common network terminology such as VLANs, IP addressing, and network protocols (TCP/IP).
- Knowledge of application delivery concepts and, if possible, experience with application delivery platforms.
- Basic experience with system and network administration for Windows or Unix/Linux operating systems.
- Willingness to engage with technical concepts and participate actively in the hands-on components of the course.
These prerequisites are designed to ensure that students have a foundational understanding of the material and can fully engage with the course content.
Target Audience for F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP LTM - Local Traffic Manager
The F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP LTM course equips IT professionals with skills to manage local traffic on the BIG-IP platform.
Target audience for the course includes:
- Network Engineers
- System Administrators
- Network Administrators
- Network Operations Specialists
- Infrastructure Architects
- Security Engineers
- Application Delivery Engineers
- DevOps Professionals
- IT Operations Staff
- Network Support Technicians
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
- F5 Technology Specialists
- Professionals preparing for F5 Certification
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP LTM - Local Traffic Manager?
Introduction to Learning Outcomes:
Acquire expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM), ensuring optimized local traffic and enhanced application delivery.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Understand the foundational concepts and initial setup of the BIG-IP system, including leveraging F5 support resources.
- Gain knowledge of local traffic configurations: nodes, pools, virtual servers, address translation, routing, and health monitoring.
- Master load balancing concepts and techniques using BIG-IP LTM, including priority group activation and fallback options.
- Learn to modify traffic behavior with persistence to ensure session continuity and improve user experience.
- Develop skills in monitoring application health through different monitor types and advanced settings to ensure reliability and performance.
- Explore various virtual server types and their uses in traffic forwarding and path load balancing.
- Comprehend the role and configuration of Source Network Address Translation (SNATs) in traffic processing.
- Dive into traffic behavior modification with profiles, including TCP optimization, HTTP enhancements, and F5 acceleration technologies.
- Get acquainted with VLANs, route domains, and network access control to segment and secure network traffic.
- Deploy and manage application services efficiently with iApps, including template utilization and DevCentral resources.
- Customize application delivery using iRules and local traffic policies to adapt to complex requirements and enhance traffic management.
- Learn to incorporate LTM into security strategies, defending against attacks, and mitigating application vulnerabilities.
- Apply learned concepts in a final lab project to consolidate knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in a real-world scenario.
Target Audience for F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP LTM - Local Traffic Manager
The F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP LTM course equips IT professionals with skills to manage local traffic on the BIG-IP platform.
Target audience for the course includes:
- Network Engineers
- System Administrators
- Network Administrators
- Network Operations Specialists
- Infrastructure Architects
- Security Engineers
- Application Delivery Engineers
- DevOps Professionals
- IT Operations Staff
- Network Support Technicians
- Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
- F5 Technology Specialists
- Professionals preparing for F5 Certification
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP LTM - Local Traffic Manager?
Introduction to Learning Outcomes:
Acquire expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM), ensuring optimized local traffic and enhanced application delivery.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Understand the foundational concepts and initial setup of the BIG-IP system, including leveraging F5 support resources.
- Gain knowledge of local traffic configurations: nodes, pools, virtual servers, address translation, routing, and health monitoring.
- Master load balancing concepts and techniques using BIG-IP LTM, including priority group activation and fallback options.
- Learn to modify traffic behavior with persistence to ensure session continuity and improve user experience.
- Develop skills in monitoring application health through different monitor types and advanced settings to ensure reliability and performance.
- Explore various virtual server types and their uses in traffic forwarding and path load balancing.
- Comprehend the role and configuration of Source Network Address Translation (SNATs) in traffic processing.
- Dive into traffic behavior modification with profiles, including TCP optimization, HTTP enhancements, and F5 acceleration technologies.
- Get acquainted with VLANs, route domains, and network access control to segment and secure network traffic.
- Deploy and manage application services efficiently with iApps, including template utilization and DevCentral resources.
- Customize application delivery using iRules and local traffic policies to adapt to complex requirements and enhance traffic management.
- Learn to incorporate LTM into security strategies, defending against attacks, and mitigating application vulnerabilities.
- Apply learned concepts in a final lab project to consolidate knowledge and demonstrate practical skills in a real-world scenario.
