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- Load Balancing.
- External DNS Traffic.
- DNS Traffic Pass-through.
Cons
- Scalability
- Flexible with other products.
- Ease of use.
F5 states that the "brain" of the BIG-IP platform, Local Traffic Manager (LTM) intelligently manages network traffic so applications are always fast, available, and secure.
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Load Balancing Functionality: Users have praised the platform for its efficient load balancing feature, which helps balance and distribute connection traffic between multiple nodes of web servers, reducing downtime when an ISP is down. The ability to serve over 20 thousand concurrent connections on a single virtual server for handling API gateway for a mobile app was highly valued by users.
High Availability and Redundancy: Some reviewers have positively acknowledged the platform's redundancy and failover capabilities, along with its traffic shaping and high availability features. The platform's ability to handle health checks for servers and apps, load balance anything on the network, and support high availability was praised.
SSL Offloading Capability: Users appreciated the SSL offloading feature for enhancing server monitoring capabilities and simplifying the management of nodes and pools. The ease of updating SSL certificates seamlessly without user impact or downtime was noted as a beneficial feature by users.
Patching and Bug Issues: Some users have mentioned that the patching of services and bugs, at times, affects functionality negatively, leading to potential disruptions in operations. This can result in downtime or performance issues if not addressed promptly.
Complex Web-Based UI Navigation: Users have expressed concerns about the complexity of the web-based UI, suggesting further simplification for easier navigation. For instance, some find it challenging to locate functions like SSL cert uploads due to the abundance of menus, which can slow down tasks and increase user frustration.
Software Update Challenges: Several users have found it hard to update the software efficiently. This difficulty can be a time-consuming process and may require significant effort from users. It could lead to delays in implementing necessary updates or features, affecting overall system performance and security.