Our use case for this product is a web function firewall and network firewall that we can use on one platform.
Presales at a tech company with 11-50 employees
Secure, stable and the combination of ADC and WAN
Pros and Cons
- "The combination of ADC and WAN is good."
- "The UI could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like the combination of ADC and WAN.
What needs improvement?
The UI could be improved and we also find the pricing to be quite high.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for three years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have over 50 customers using this solution and it's very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support is very good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is quite complex and requires a pre-deployment assessment because of the range of parameters involved. I think the assessment process could be simplified.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Licensing is paid on an annual basis and there are no additional costs.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution and rate it eight out of 10.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
Senior IT Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Improves load balance and efficiency
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are the WAF and the big IP."
- "The initial setup can take a long time."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use cases of this solution are as a big IP solution, a WAF solution, EPM, and reverse proxy.
How has it helped my organization?
This product has improved our load balance, especially when it comes to using the termination at the A5 level, making us more efficient.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the WAF and the big IP.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for over eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My impression is that it's scalable.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward, but it took some time to complete.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution as eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Technology Analyst at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Substantial features, great operating system, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "One of the best features of the solution is the operating system."
- "For a future release, I would like to see more features in the cloud."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to offer load balancing to companies and especially for state and government company.
What is most valuable?
One of the best features of the solution is the operating system. Additionally, it is easy to use and has plenty of features.
What needs improvement?
The configuration is intricate and could be improved.
For a future release, I would like to see more features in the cloud.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of the solution is sometimes expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate F5 BIG-IP an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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