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F5 BIG-IP DNS pros and cons

Vendor: F5
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

F5 BIG-IP DNS provides outstanding security features, DDoS mitigation facilities, and a reliable SQL configuration.
The Global Traffic Manager (GTM) in F5 BIG-IP DNS is extremely beneficial for managing traffic across multiple data centers.
F5 BIG-IP DNS ensures high stability and has proven to be rock solid over the years.
F5 BIG-IP DNS excels in DNS security and offers the speed of operations that is highly valued.
F5 BIG-IP DNS offers superb scalability and aids in protecting applications from attacks, significantly reducing downtime.

CONS

Login facilities and troubleshooting require improvements.
The cost is high and can be reduced.
Initial setup is complex, especially for first-time users.
Technical support responds slowly and needs improvement.
There is a need for better cloud integration with F5 BIG-IP DNS.
 

F5 BIG-IP DNS Pros review quotes

RR
Associate Consultant at HCLSoftware
Mar 18, 2026
We have reduced downtime to almost zero percent now, and there is no downtime for any application.
Ahmed El-Sakka - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at Mideast Communication Systems-MCS
Aug 11, 2025
F5 BIG-IP DNS stands out as they are number one when it comes to WAF and load balancing technologies, and they have plenty of add-on features such as APM and AFM to handle DDoS attacks, DNS security, and GSLB.
Richard Polyak - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Architect at NBC Universal
May 31, 2024
One of the most effective feature of F5 BIG-IP DNS is its robustness and integration with our existing F5 infrastructure. It helps us to geographically connect and form an internal topology network with our clients.
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Raja Waqar Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Network Engineer at Tekboox
Oct 30, 2023
The GTM feature is very good, It's very useful, especially if we have multiple data centers. If we want to load balance traffic from multiple data centers, the GTM feature is very useful.
saleseng2185554 - PeerSpot reviewer
- at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
May 22, 2023
Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
NitinSharma7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Specialist at Intuitive Technology Partners
Feb 8, 2024
The configuration process is straightforward, making it easy to set up wide IPs and distribute traffic across local US sites and data centers via VPN.
IbrahimReda - PeerSpot reviewer
Network and Security Engineer at CITG
Oct 14, 2024
The main features valued in F5 BIG-IP include high availability, scalability, and protection of applications from attacks.
SRI GANESH  PHANIYAPPA - PeerSpot reviewer
Sub Divisional Engineer NOC Bangalore at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
Sep 23, 2022
The security features, DDoS mitigation facilities, and SQL configuration are the most valuable aspects of this solution.
PE
Manager at Telkom Mobile
Sep 19, 2023
It's very stable.
Michael GEgziabher - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at Bank of Abyssinia
Sep 12, 2023
The solution is easy to configure and deploy. It is scalable and works without any downtime. F5 BIG-IP DNS is a flexible solution.
 

F5 BIG-IP DNS Cons review quotes

RR
Associate Consultant at HCLSoftware
Mar 18, 2026
However, the user interface is the major thing I think can be improved. The cost also can be reduced.
Ahmed El-Sakka - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at Mideast Communication Systems-MCS
Aug 11, 2025
When it comes to denial of service or DNS security, F5 is not the best vendor as dedicated vendors such as Arbor for denial of service and Infoblox for DNS security offer more comprehensive solutions.
Richard Polyak - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Architect at NBC Universal
May 31, 2024
The analysis services needs improvement.
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Raja Waqar Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Network Engineer at Tekboox
Oct 30, 2023
The initial setup is a step-by-step process, so it can be a bit complicated for someone who's using it for the first time.
saleseng2185554 - PeerSpot reviewer
- at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
May 22, 2023
In the product, one of the shortcomings is related to its configuration part...Though you can find some manuals or F5 documents, in real life, it's very hard to understand this product.
NitinSharma7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Specialist at Intuitive Technology Partners
Feb 8, 2024
I sometimes encounter issues with the porting of F5 BIG-IP DNS.
IbrahimReda - PeerSpot reviewer
Network and Security Engineer at CITG
Oct 14, 2024
The support response time could use improvement.
SRI GANESH  PHANIYAPPA - PeerSpot reviewer
Sub Divisional Engineer NOC Bangalore at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
Sep 23, 2022
CNC (control and command) communication would be beneficial. We would like to have control and command blocking to prevent visiting malicious websites.
PE
Manager at Telkom Mobile
Sep 19, 2023
There is room for improvement in pricing. It is very pricey.
Michael GEgziabher - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at Bank of Abyssinia
Sep 12, 2023
The tool needs to improve its UI.