What Are Aruba Networks Access Points? Access points (APs) are devices that create a wireless local area network (WLAN) by connecting to a wired network and broadcasting Wi-Fi signals to enable wireless devices to connect to the internet or network resources. Aruba Networks Access Points are renowned for their reliability and performance, catering to various... » read more
Rebooting an F5 BIG-IP device may seem like a simple task, but in a production environment, doing it without proper preparation can result in service disruption or failover issues. This guide will walk you through how to safely reboot F5 BIG-IP from the GUI, along with best practices, a pre-checklist, and what to expect before... » read more
What Is F5 BIG-IP? Overview of BIG-IP F5 BIG-IP is a sophisticated Application Delivery Controller (ADC) that provides a suite of services for traffic management, security, and performance optimization. Deployed at the edge of networks, BIG-IP ensures that applications are fast, secure, and available to users—whether on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments. At... » read more
An F5 SSL certificate refers to an SSL/TLS digital certificate installed on an F5 BIG-IP device to enable secure (HTTPS) traffic management. In simple terms, it’s the same kind of certificate used on any secure web server – a file that verifies identity and enables encryption – but uploaded to the F5 BIG-IP (a popular... » read more
The F5 101 – Application Delivery Fundamentals exam is the first stepping stone for network engineers aiming to become F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrators. This foundational exam validates your understanding of essential networking concepts, protocols, and F5 technologies. Passing F5 101 not only earns you a certification but also proves you have the baseline skills to... » read more
IntroductionCompTIA Security+ is one of the most popular entry-level cybersecurity certifications – but what does it actually do for your career? If you’re an IT professional in the U.S. wondering “What jobs can I get with a Security+ certification?”, you’re not alone. Many people obtain Security+ to break into security or advance from their current... » read more
When a website or application is hosted on multiple servers, a load balancer helps distribute incoming requests so that no single server gets overwhelmed. The F5 BIG-IP is a popular load balancer device that sits between the users (clients) and a group of servers. It acts as a traffic proxy: clients send requests to the... » read more
Last Updated: March 2025 – This guide covers the latest F5 BIG-IP version (as of this writing, v17.xf5.com) and provides step-by-step configuration instructions for common real-world use cases. We’ll walk through Web Application Load Balancing, SSL Offloading (TLS termination), and Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB) using both the F5 GUI and the CLI (tmsh). Along... » read more
Introduction In today’s digital-first world, ensuring fast, reliable, and secure access to applications is critical. This is where load balancing plays a pivotal role. By distributing network traffic across multiple servers, load balancers prevent any single server from becoming overwhelmed, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. F5 Networks, a global leader in application delivery and security, offers one... » read more