Overview

F5 BIG-IP Next Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is the next generation of F5’s flagship application delivery software. It is designed to optimize and streamline the management of network traffic, ensuring applications are always available, secure, and reliable. BIG-IP Next LTM enhances visibility, automation, consistency, performance, and security, making it an essential tool for modern application delivery.

Features

Traffic Management

• Intelligently load balances application traffic.
• Eliminates single points of failure.
• Monitors the status of application servers to maintain peak performance. Application Delivery Optimization
• Real-time traffic management and rule programmability.
• TCP/content offloading to optimize application delivery. Visibility and Monitoring
• Active and passive monitoring based on response times, network conditions, and user context.
• Provides detailed insights into application performance. App Services Templates
• Simplifies launching applications with standardized setup and management.
• Enhances control and efficiency. iRules Versioning
• Allows staging of iRules from templates.
• Reverts to desired versions or safe-points in case of errors.
• Provides visibility into iRule deployment. Automation and Integration
• Integrates with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
• Native automation tooling for Layer 4-7 services.
• API-centric approach for implementing, configuring, and managing services. Rapid Software Upgrades
• Optimized procedures enable major software upgrades in under 15 minutes.
• Increases operational efficiency and reduces maintenance windows.

Benefits

• Enhanced Performance: Optimizes application delivery and performance, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Improved Security: Provides robust protection against a wide range of threats.
• Operational Efficiency: Automation and integration capabilities reduce operational complexity and improve efficiency.
• Scalability: Easily scales to meet the demands of high-traffic applications.
• Comprehensive Management: Centralized control and monitoring provide deep insights and simplify management.