F5 LTM Introduction - Learn to Load Balance - Version 13

This lecture is to provide you with an understanding of how to download F5 Trial Software.  This will enable you to work with F5 from your home computer for 30 days.  This will be a critical component for the remaining lectures if you would like to follow along and get hands on experience with the F5 Software.

The F5 Introduction will give you a brief overview of the Course.  We will also discuss installation information and provisioning.

You will gain an understanding of the GUI and basic concepts for navigation and management of the device.

You will gain an understanding of the GUI and basic concepts for navigation and management of the device, Part 2.

Health is very important when it comes to F5.  F5 will load balance traffic depending upon if your device is up or down.  The monitors we have in the F5 can determine based on the options you choose, if a device is up or down.  Profiles are also critical in how traffic is managed traversing your VIP.  This lecture will cover the importance and configuration of a profile and how to apply it to your VIP.

Persistence affects traffic and how it will be processed through your environment.  Do you want Cookie based? Do you want Source Based?  Learn the different options the F5 has to offer!

SSL is a tough topic when understanding the F5. It can be tricky if your not familiar with the topic of SSL and setting up authentication.  In this lecture you should grasp a good understanding of SSL and how to set it up. 

NAT and SNAT. Source Based Translation and One to One Mapping.  The F5 has different options and not necessarily the same type of translation you may experience in other vendors.  In this lecture you should acquire a firm understanding of the F5 NAT and SNAT.

iRules are a difficult topic. In this lecture we will touch the tip of the iceberg. We won't look at this in depth in this series but learn iRules from an introductory standpoint. 

F5 has a Unique High Availability Architecture.  Learn about Failover and High Availability concepts within this lecture.

We wrap up the course and at this time you should have a general understanding of the F5. Stay tuned for bonus content.  If you would like to see other items not covered in the lecture thus far, let me know!