F5 Networks Troubleshooting BIG-IP v13

Master the art of F5 Networks Troubleshooting BIG-IP v13 with our hands-on course, designed for networking professionals eager to enhance their troubleshooting skills and ensure optimal system performance.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Troubleshoot BIG-IP systems using advanced techniques.

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Implement effective solutions for common network issues.

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Utilize F5 support resources and tools efficiently.

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Enhance system performance through expert configuration and management.

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 2 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • BIG-IP Administrators
  • Network Engineers
  • Applications Engineers
  • System Integrators

Description

This course gives networking professionals hands-on knowledge of how to troubleshoot a BIG-IP system using a number of troubleshooting techniques as well as troubleshooting and system tools. This course includes lectures, labs, and discussions.

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Course Outline

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Lesson 1: Setting Up the BIG-IP System

  1. Introducing the BIG-IP System

  2. Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System

  3. Archiving the BIG-IP Configurations

  4. Leveraging F5 Support Resources and Tools

Lesson 2: Reviewing Local Traffic Configuration

  1. Reviewing Nodes, Pools, and Virtual Servers

  2. Reviewing Address Translation

  3. Reviewing Routing Assumptions

  4. Reviewing Application Health Monitoring

  5. Reviewing Traffic Behavior Modification with Profiles

  6. Reviewing the TMOS Shell (TMSH)

  7. Reviewing Managing BIG-IP Configuration Data

Lesson 3: Troubleshooting Methodology

  1. Troubleshooting Methodology

  2. Troubleshooting Methodology Steps

  3. Step 1: Define the Problem

  4. Step 2: Gather Information

  5. Step 3: Define Hypotheses

  6. Step 4: Develop a Test Plan

  7. Steps 5 and 6: Implement the Plan and Observe the Results

  8. Step 7: Repeat as Necessary

  9. Documenting a Problem

  10. Putting the Troubleshooting Steps to Use

Lesson 4: Working with F5 Support

  1. Leveraging AskF5

  2. Finding Resources on DevCentral

  3. Using the BIG-IP iHealth System

  4. Working with F5 Technical Support

  5. Running End User Diagnostics (EUD)

  6. Requesting Return Materials Authorization

  7. Understanding F5’s Software Version Policy

  8. Managing Upgrades and Hotfixes

  9. Managing the BIG-IP License for Upgrades

  10. Managing BIG-IP Disk Space

  11. Upgrading BIG-IP Software

Lesson 5: Product Architecture

  1. Introducing BIG-IP Architecture

  2. Introducing and Accessing AOM

  3. Introducing Switch Fabric Function

  4. Introducing Host Subsystem Function

Lesson 6: Troubleshooting – Bottom to Top

  1. Introducing Differences between BIG-IP and LINUX Tools

  2. Troubleshooting with Layer 1/Layer 2 Tools

  3. Troubleshooting with Layer 2/Layer 3 Tools

  4. Troubleshooting with Layer 3 Tools

  5. Troubleshooting with LINUX Tools

  6. Troubleshooting Memory and CPU

  7. Troubleshooting with watch

  8. Troubleshooting with Additional tmsh commands

  9. Troubleshooting with End-User Diagnostics (EUD)

Lesson 7: Troubleshooting Tools

  1. tcpdump

  2. Wireshark

  3. ssldump

  4. Fiddler

  5. diff

  6. KDiff3

  7. cURL

Lesson 8: Using System Logs

  1. Configuring Logging

  2. Log Files

  3. Understanding BIG-IP Daemons Functions

  4. Triggering an iRule

  5. Deploying and Testing iRules

  6. Application Visibility and Reporting

Lesson 9: Troubleshooting Lab Projects

  1. Network Configurations for Projects

Lesson 10: Additional Training and Certification

  1. Getting Started Series Web-Based Training

  2. F5 Instructor Led Training Curriculum

  3. F5 Professional Certification Program

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