CBT Nuggets - F5 Local Traffic Manager

This F5 Local Traffic manager video training course with Scott Morris covers technology surrounding F5’s Application Delivery Controllers and networking concepts to implement the BIG-IP.

Related areas of expertise:

Network Administration
Application Administration
Network Design
Application Design
Data Center

Recommended skills:

Basic knowledge of network concepts and transportation protocols
Knowledge of application connection process (HTTP is a good example to start with)
VMWare familiarity

Recommended equipment:

VMWare Workstation, VMWare Fusion or VMWare ESXi server in order to run F5’s BIG-IP Virtual Edition

Related certifications:

F5 BIG-IP Certified Administrator

Related job functions:

Network engineer
Load Balancer/ADC architect
Administrator
Engineer

This course is a starting point for F5 operation, as well as its certification track. We will explore the operational necessities to install and administer an F5 ADM system.

These Nuggets will help not only with real-world application, but also with preparation for the F5-101 and F5-201 exams leading toward the F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator certification.