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Administering BIG-IP

Name: Administering BIG-IP
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This course gives network administrators, network operators, and network engineers a functional understanding of the BIG-IP system as it is commonly deployed in an application delivery network. The course introduces students to the BIG-IP system, its configuration objects, how it processes traffic, and how typical administrative and operational activities are...

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Last updated : 23/07/2026
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Available as Instructor Led Training, Live Online & In Person at your Offices or Ours.

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Duration:

16.00 hours

13.0 CPD hours

Overview:

Description:

- Setting Up the BIG-IP System
- Traffic Processing Building Blocks
- Using NATs and SNATs
- Monitoring Application Health
- Modifying Traffic Behavior with Profiles
- Modifying Traffic Behavior with Persistence
- Administering the BIG-IP System
- Configuring High Availability

Course Outline:

Chapter 1: Setting Up the BIG-IP System

- Introducing the BIG-IP System
- Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System
- Configuring the Management Interface
- Activating the Software License
- Provisioning Modules and Resources
- Importing a Device Certificate
- Specifying BIG-IP Platform Properties
- Configuring the Network
- Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP) Servers
- Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) Settings
- Configuring High Availability Options
- Archiving the BIG-IP Configuration
- Leveraging F5 Support Resources and Tools
Chapter 2: Traffic Processing Building Blocks

- Identifying BIG-IP Traffic Processing Objects
- Configuring Virtual Servers and Pools
- Load Balancing Traffic
- Viewing Module Statistics and Logs
- Using the Traffic Management Shell (TMSH)
- Understanding the TMSH Hierarchical Structure
- Navigating the TMSH Hierarchy
- Managing BIG-IP Configuration State and Files
- BIG-IP System Configuration State
- Loading and Saving the System Configuration
- Shutting Down and Restarting the BIG-IP System
- Saving and Replicating Configuration Data (UCS and SCF)
Chapter 3: Using NATs and SNATs

- Address Translation on the BIG-IP System
- Mapping IP Addresses with NATs
- Solving Routing Issues with SNATs
- Configuring SNAT Auto Map on a Virtual Server
- Monitoring for and Mitigating Port Exhaustion
Chapter 4: Monitoring Application Health

- Introducing Monitors
- Types of Monitors
- Monitor Interval and Timeout Settings
- Configuring Monitors
- Assigning Monitors to Resources
- Managing Pool, Pool Member, and Node Status
- Using the Network Map
Chapter 5: Modifying Traffic Behavior with Profiles

- Introducing Profiles
- Understanding Profile Types and Dependencies
- Configuring and Assigning Profiles
- Introducing SSL Offload and SSL Re-Encryption
- Managing Object State
Chapter 6: Modifying Traffic Behavior with Persistence

- Understanding the Need for Persistence
- Introducing Source Address Affinity Persistence
- Managing Object State
Chapter 7: Administering the BIG-IP System

- Configuring Logging
- Legacy Remote Logging
- Introducing High Speed Logging (HSL)
- High-Speed Logging Filters
- HSL Configuration Objects
- Configuring High Speed Logging
- Using TCPDUMP on the BIG-IP System
- Leveraging the BIG-IP iHealth System
- Viewing BIG-IP System Statistics
- Defining User Roles and Administrative Partitions
- Leveraging vCMP
Chapter 8: Configuring High Availability

- Introducing Device Service Clustering (DSC)
- Preparing to Deploy a DSC Configuration
- Configuring DSC Communication Settings
- Establishing Device Trust
- Establishing a Sync-Failover Device Group
- Synchronizing Configuration Data
- Exploring Traffic Group Behavior
- Understanding Failover Managers and Triggers
- Achieving Stateful Failover with Mirroring

Available Delivery Options for Administering BIG-IP

Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
Traditional Instructor Led Classroom training (TILT/ILT)
Delivery at your offices in United Kingdom
Private dedicated course for your staff

How many CPD hours does Administering BIG-IP provide?

The 2 day Administering BIG-IP course gives you up to 13.0 CPD hours/structured learning hours.

Do you provide training for Administering BIG-IP?

Yes, we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for Administering BIG-IP. This can take place anywhere in United Kingdom including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or live online.

What is the duration of Administering BIG-IP?

The Administering BIG-IP training takes place over 2 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 16.00 hours including breaks.

What other terms do people search for?

Popular related searches include: Administering BIG-IP, F5 Networks, TRG-BIG-OP-ADMIN

Why are Nexus Human the best provider for Administering BIG-IP?

Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies. Our trainers have won awards including Small Firms Best Trainer, national training partner of the year for Ireland, and global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021.

Is there a discount code for Administering BIG-IP?

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for Administering BIG-IP training. Only one discount code can be used per booking.

DURATION 16.00 Hours

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Training Insurance Included!

When you organise training, we understand that there is a risk that some people may fall ill, become unavailable.

To mitigate the risk we include training insurance for each delegate enrolled on our public schedule, they are welcome to sit on the same Public class within 6 months at no charge, if the case arises.