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Expanding Our Knowledge of Big-IP

with Bob Salmans

  • 7 videos
  • 52 mins
Join Bob Salmans as we learn about the most important concepts in networking and security and how they're viewed and managed through the lens of BIG-IP. Topics include ICMP, the OSI model, TLS/SSL, VPNs, High Availability, and support services.

Recommended Experience
  • Basic familiarity with networking principles
  • Fundamental understanding of cybersecurity
  • Previous exposure to F5 BIG-IP
Related certifications
  • F5 Exam 101 Application Delivery Fundamentals
Related Job Functions
  • Network administrator (F5)
  • Systems support specialist
  • Junior network engineer
When it comes to cybersecurity, you'd be hard pressed to find an instructor with the experience and knowledge that Bob Salmans brings to his training.
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Skill Outline

  1. 1. Introduction (0:20)
  2. 2. Common Uses for ICMP (8:03)
  3. 3. Mapping Functionality to the OSI Model (5:18)
  4. 4. Explain the Use of TLS/SSL (11:50)
  5. 5. Explain the Function of a VPN (8:09)
  6. 6. Explaining High Availability (HA) Concepts (15:13)

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