The primary use case includes load balancing to serve application servers and basic web application firewall solutions. Our customers use it for that purpose.
Network & Security Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Enhanced server efficiency with trusted performance and SSL capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "Features such as SSL offloading, various balancing methods, and the ability to work with HTTP, HTTPS, or TCP protocols are beneficial."
- "The setup is a little bit complex."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
It takes the load off the application servers allowing them to operate efficiently.
What is most valuable?
The solution is trusted as it has too many customers and has been in operation for many years, enabling users to feel comfortable and perform at a high level.
Additionally, features such as SSL offloading, various balancing methods, and the ability to work with HTTP, HTTPS, or TCP protocols are beneficial. Another feature of note is its high stability and reliable performance.
What needs improvement?
There are no specific areas for improvement as it is already well-resolved and doesn't require further enhancements.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the BIG-IP LTM solution for almost two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is highly stable and reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
With the new version, the solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support team is really good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The setup is a little bit complex. That said, the documentation is helpful.
What about the implementation team?
I am a part of the implementation team.
What was our ROI?
The solution brings a significant return on investment as it allows the use of many servers with high performance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing should be more flexible.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend F5 BIG-IP LTM because it works stably, the support is good, and the local team is helpful.
I'd rate the solution ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
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