F5 Troubleshooting BIG-IP

This training course is designed to provide participants with a cornerstone in modern application delivery networks. This comprehensive training aims to equip network administrators, operators, and engineers with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to configure, operate, and troubleshoot the BIG-IP system effectively. Through a combination of theoretical insights, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios, participants will gain a deep understanding of BIG-IP's configuration objects, traffic processing mechanisms, and administrative workflows.
 

Throughout the course, participants will embark on a journey through the intricacies of the BIG-IP system, exploring its architecture, troubleshooting methodologies, and utilization of key support resources provided by F5 Networks. From configuring complex network scenarios to deciphering system logs and employing troubleshooting tools, participants will develop proficiency in navigating the BIG-IP environment with confidence and precision. By the course's conclusion, participants will emerge equipped with the expertise to optimize the performance and reliability of application delivery networks, ensuring seamless operation and enhanced user experience in today's dynamic digital landscape.
 

Training Course Methodology
 

This training course is designed to be interactive and participatory, and includes various learning tools to enable the participants to operate effectively and efficiently in a multifunctional environment. The course will use lectures and presentations, and group discussions.

• Gain an understanding of the role of the BIG-IP system as a full proxy device in an application delivery network,
• Set up, start/restart/stop, license, and provision the BIG-IP system.
• Develop a basic network configuration on the BIG-IP system, including VLANs and self-IPs.
• Utilize the Configuration utility and TMOS Shell (tmsh) to manage BIG-IP resources and use them as a resource when troubleshooting.
• Create, restore from, and manage BIG-IP archives.
• Learn and implement a troubleshooting methodology to find and resolve issues.
• Understand resource status, availability, and statistical information, and use this information to determine how the BIG-IP system is currently processing traffic.
• Use iApps to update BIG-IP configuration.
• Conduct troubleshooting and problem determination activities, including using the iHealth diagnostic tool, researching known issues and solutions on AskF5, submitting a problem ticket to F5 Technical Support, and viewing traffic flow using tcpdump.
• Identify and use the tools (ping, netstat, tcpdump, ssldump, Wireshark, diff, Kdiff3, Fiddler, BIG-IP logs, etc.) available to use to identify BIG-IP and network issues from bottom to top.
• Recognize log files available, understand log levels, and use the appropriate files, log levels, and filters for troubleshooting.
• Use High Speed Logging (HSL) and SNMP trap implementations to perform troubleshooting and problem determination activities.
• Know the role of iRules in affecting traffic behavior and how to use them to aid with troubleshooting and problem determination.