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F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200

The F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course equips network administrators, operators, and engineers with essential skills to manage and troubleshoot BIG-IP systems in real-world application delivery networks. It solves the critical pain point of maintaining high availability and secure traffic processing by teaching configuration of virtual servers, pools, profiles, persistence, and high availability sync-failover groups. With over 80% of Fortune 500 companies relying on F5 technologies, this training ensures professionals can efficiently administer TMOS-based environments.

This course prepares learners for the F5 201-TMOS Administration exam, the second step toward F5 Certified Administrator status. Koenig Solutions provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring hands-on mastery. Graduates gain the expertise to independently manage and troubleshoot BIG-IP systems, advancing into roles like BIG-IP Administrator or Network Operations Engineer.

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Course Overview

The F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course by F5 is designed for network administrators, application delivery engineers, and system integrators responsible for managing and maintaining BIG-IP systems in enterprise environments. This advanced training directly prepares candidates for the F5 TMOS Administration (201) certification exam, a key milestone toward achieving F5 Certified Administrator status. The curriculum builds on foundational knowledge to cover real-world operational tasks, including system configuration, traffic management, and high availability. With over 48 Fortune 50 companies deploying F5 BIG-IP solutions, demand for certified professionals remains strong across financial services, government, and cloud infrastructure sectors.

Participants engage with core F5 technologies including Device Service Clustering (DSC), Traffic Management Shell (TMSH), High Speed Logging (HSL), iHealth, vCMP, and SSL offload. The course features extensive hands-on labs conducted in an F5-hosted virtual lab environment, where students configure virtual servers, pools, and profiles, implement NATs and SNATs, and set up health monitors for application services. A key lab project involves building a fully redundant BIG-IP cluster with stateful failover using sync-failover device groups and traffic group management, simulating a production-grade high availability deployment. Learners also practice troubleshooting using TCPDUMP, configuring administrative partitions, and leveraging F5 iHealth for proactive system monitoring.

Successfully completing the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course prepares professionals for the globally recognized TMOS Administration (201) certification, a credential valued by enterprises for its focus on real-world operational competence. Certified administrators command competitive salaries, with UK-based professionals earning a median annual salary of £70,000 and top earners exceeding £80,000. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning path with Guaranteed-to-Run batches, official F5 courseware, and optional 1-on-1 instructor coaching, ensuring learners gain both certification readiness and practical mastery. Graduates are well-positioned to advance into senior network engineering, application delivery, or cloud infrastructure roles within organizations relying on F5’s application services platform.

What You'll Learn

Configure the F5 BIG-IP system setup and initial provisioning to ensure a secure and optimized network environment
Deploy F5 BIG-IP traffic processing objects with VLANs and self IPs to enhance network segmentation and traffic management
Implement F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager load balancing with pools and monitors to improve application availability and performance
Manage traffic behavior using F5 BIG-IP profiles and persistence to deliver consistent user experiences
Configure sync-failover device groups and stateful failover on F5 BIG-IP to ensure high availability and disaster recovery
Troubleshoot F5 BIG-IP systems using TCPDUMP, iHealth, and logging tools to quickly resolve issues and maintain system health

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Understanding the OSI model encapsulation process is essential for mastering F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200, which covers core networking principles and requires familiarity with BIG-IP v15.x or higher.
  • Knowledge of routing and switching is crucial for deploying and managing F5 BIG-IP devices effectively, supplemented by basic Linux command-line interface (CLI) experience and familiarity with the BIG-IP Configuration Utility (GUI).
  • Familiarity with Ethernet and ARP protocols helps in configuring F5 BIG-IP solutions, and students are strongly encouraged to complete the free 'F5 BIG-IP Getting Started' web-based training prior to enrollment.
  • A solid grasp of TCP/IP concepts, IP addressing, and subnetting is vital for configuring F5 BIG-IP load balancers and ensuring scalable network architecture within the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 curriculum.
  • Understanding NAT and private IP addressing enables efficient traffic management and security within F5 BIG-IP deployments, consistent with the standards taught in F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200.
  • Basic knowledge of network firewalls and the differences between LAN and WAN is important for securing and optimizing F5 BIG-IP solutions, building upon the foundational requirements for this F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course.
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Certification Exam

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Candidates pursuing the F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) track may retake the exam following a standard waiting period, subject to official F5 certification policies.
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Course Curriculum

Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios

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Day 1– Mastering F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 Setup
F5 BIG-IP System Architecture Overview Initial BIG-IP System Deployment Steps Management Interface Network Configuration F5 Software License Activation Procedures Resource Provisioning and Module Management VLAN and Self IP Address Creation NTP Server Synchronization Configuration DNS Settings for BIG-IP Systems
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Day 2– Traffic Management with F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200
BIG-IP Traffic Processing Object Identification Virtual Server and Pool Configuration Advanced Traffic Load Balancing Methods Health Monitor Introduction and Concepts Monitor Interval and Timeout Optimization Resource Health Monitor Assignment Pool and Node Status Management Network Map Traffic Visualization Tools
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Day 3– Optimizing F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 Profiles
BIG-IP Profile Configuration Fundamentals Profile Types and System Dependencies Strategic Profile Assignment Techniques SSL Offload and Re-Encryption Workflows Persistence Requirements in Traffic Flow Source Address Affinity Persistence Setup Object State and Lifecycle Management TMSH Command Line Configuration Control
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Day 4– F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 System Troubleshooting
High Speed Logging (HSL) Implementation Legacy Remote Logging Configuration TCPDUMP Packet Analysis on BIG-IP F5 iHealth System Diagnostic Utilization BIG-IP System Performance Statistics User Roles and Administrative Partitions Configuration Archiving Best Practices UCS and SCF Archive Recovery Methods
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Day 5– F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 High Availability
Device Service Clustering (DSC) Basics DSC Communication and Security Settings Establishing Trusted Device Relationships Sync-Failover Device Group Creation Configuration Data Synchronization Processes Traffic Group Behavior and Management Failover Manager and Trigger Logic Stateful Failover and Mirroring Strategies

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Career Outcomes

78%

of F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+22%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

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  • F5 BIG-IP Administrator
  • Application Delivery Engineer
  • BIG-IP Network Administrator
  • Load Balancing Specialist
  • F5 Systems Engineer
  • Application Delivery Controller Administrator

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 training course

Is the F5 certification exam included in the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course fee?
The F5 certification exam is not included in the course fee and requires separate purchase. Each of the five mandatory F5CAB exams costs $50 via Certiverse or $65 via Pearson VUE. Candidates must pass all five exams to earn the F5 Certified Administrator, BIG-IP certification, which validates essential administrative expertise on the industry-standard TMOS platform.
What training formats are available for the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course, and is it Guaranteed-to-Run?
Koenig delivers the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course through live online instructor-led, 1-on-1, and classroom formats, all Guaranteed-to-Run. We also provide self-directed training (SDT) featuring 19 hours of expert content. Our Guaranteed-to-Run policy ensures your scheduled training proceeds as planned, providing reliable, stress-free scheduling for busy IT certification candidates.
How long is lab access provided for the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course, and what type of environment is used?
Learners receive 30 days of lab access for the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course, utilizing a cloud-hosted BIG-IP sandbox environment. This hands-on lab setup allows you to practice critical configuration, troubleshooting, and administrative tasks in a secure, vendor-aligned environment that accurately mirrors complex, real-world enterprise network deployments.
What is Koenig's rescheduling and cancellation policy for the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course?
Koenig applies a 50% cancellation fee if the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course is rescheduled or cancelled within 10 days of the start date. Rescheduling is permitted once per enrollment with prior notification. Providing early notice minimizes potential fees and ensures efficient administrative processing for your professional training adjustments.
What is the format, number of questions, passing score, and time limit for the F5 BIG-IP certification exams associated with this course?
Each of the five F5CAB certification exams features 25–30 multiple-choice questions, a 30-minute time limit, and a passing score of 245 on a scaled system. These exams are delivered via Certiverse or at Pearson VUE centers, rigorously assessing your core administrative competencies in the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of F5 BIG-IP systems.
How long is the F5 Certified Administrator, BIG-IP certification valid, and what is the renewal process and cost?
The F5 Certified Administrator, BIG-IP certification remains valid for two years from the achievement date. To renew, candidates must pass the F5CABR recertification exam, priced at $100 (Certiverse) or $130 (Pearson VUE). This 60-minute exam replaces the legacy 201 exam and is officially available for candidates starting May 2025.
What post-training support does Koenig provide after completing the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course?
Koenig offers comprehensive post-training support, including recorded session access, official F5 e-kit courseware, and 30 days of email assistance. While direct mentor access is not guaranteed, you can revisit all class materials and leverage Koenig’s Happiness Guarantee for satisfaction resolution or a full refund if your specific training objectives remain unmet.
What are the prerequisites or recommended experience for attending the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course?
Recommended prerequisites for the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course include foundational knowledge of the OSI model, TCP/IP, routing, switching, NAT, firewalls, and LAN/WAN environments. While no F5-specific prerequisites exist, completing the free 'Getting Started with BIG-IP' web-based training is highly advised for those new to the F5 platform.
What is the typical salary impact or career advancement potential after completing the F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 course and earning certification?
Professionals holding the F5 Certified Administrator, BIG-IP certification typically earn between $85,000 and $110,000 annually in North America, with senior roles reaching $130,000. This certification validates high-demand skills in application delivery and load balancing, significantly enhancing career prospects for network administrators, security engineers, and cloud infrastructure professionals in enterprise IT.
How does instructor-led training for F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 compare to self-study in terms of effectiveness and time commitment?
Instructor-led training for F5 Administering BIG-IP - Level 200 provides structured learning with live labs, expert guidance, and immediate feedback over 2 days, outperforming the 19+ hours required for self-study. This guided format improves knowledge retention, ensures practical hands-on experience, and accelerates your readiness for the F5CAB certification exams.
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