Item: F5 BIG-IP
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with F5 BIG-IP

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

F5 devices (iSeries, rSeries) are used for publishing web and API resources on the Internet. We use ASM, APM and Threat Campaign to secure the applications and APIs against threats on the Internet.

Pros and Cons

Pros

versatility of tools for deploying apps with complex requirements
application security modules - APM, ASM
exceptional technical support compared to other ADC vendors

Cons

central point of management/orchestration
more detailed application performance monitoring, trelemetry

Return on Investment

ability to scale applications in a quick and efficient manner
utilizing the security modules for preventing malicious actors from accessing published apps and APIs

Usability

With the right knowledge, it's easy to deploy and maintain F5 devices. Ability to manage the F5 using API commands.

Alternatives Considered

NetScaler and Citrix Gateway

versatility in terms of customizing the application specific parameters, as well as security features

Key Insights

Do you think F5 BIG-IP delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with F5 BIG-IP's feature set?

Yes

Did F5 BIG-IP live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of F5 BIG-IP go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy F5 BIG-IP again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Zscaler Private Access, Zscaler Internet Access

Likelihood to Recommend

F5 is very versatile in providing the tools for complex application deployment scenarios, especially when it comes to APIs. API endpoints can be secured by means of utilizing APM/ASM policies.

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