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F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP APM: Access Policy Manager

3 Days

Description

This three-day course gives network administrators, network operators, and network engineers a functional understanding of BIG-IP Access Policy Manager as it is commonly deployed in both application delivery network and remote access settings. The course introduces students to BIG-IP Access Policy Manager, its configuration objects, how it commonly deployed, and how typical administrative and operational activities are performed. The course includes lecture, hands-on labs, interactive demonstrations, and discussions.

Audience:

This course is intended for network administrators, operators, and engineers responsible for managing the normal day-to-day operation and administration of BIG-IP Access Policy Manager.

Upcoming Classes

Virtual Classroom Live
February 03, 2025

$3,400.00
3 Days    7 AM PT - 3 PM PT
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Virtual Classroom Live
March 31, 2025

$3,400.00
3 Days    7 AM PT - 3 PM PT
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Private Training Available
No date scheduled, don’t see a date that works for you or looking for a private training event, please call 651-905-3729 or submit a request for further information here.
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Course Overview

Lesson 1 : Setting Up the BIG-IP System

Introducing the BIG-IP System 
Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System 
Archiving the BIG-IP Configuration 
Leveraging F5 Support Resources and Tools

Lesson 2 : Configuring Web Application Access

Review of BIG-IP LTM 
Introduction to the Access Policy 
Web Access Application Configuration Overview 
Web Application Access Configuration in Detail

Lesson 3 : Exploring the Access Policy

Navigating the Access Policy

Lesson 4 : Managing BIG-IP APM

BIG-IP APM Sessions and Access Licenses 
Session Variables and sessiondump 
Session Cookies 
Access Policy General Purpose Agents List

Lesson 5 : Using Authentication

Introduction to Access Policy Authentication 
Active Directory AAA Server 
RADIUS 
One-Time Password 
Local User Database

Lesson 6 : Understanding Assignment Agents

List of Assignment Agents

Lesson 7 : Configuring Portal Access

Introduction to Portal Access 
Portal Access Configuration Overview 
Portal Access Configuration 
Portal Access in Action

Lesson 8 : Configuring Network Access

Concurrent User Licensing 
VPN Concepts 
Network Access Configuration Overview 
Network Access Configuration 
Network Access in Action

Lesson 9 : Deploying Macros

Access Policy Macros 
Configuring Macros 
An Access Policy is a Flowchart 
Access Policy Logon Agents 
Configuring Logon Agents

Lesson 10 : Exploring Client-Side Checks

Client-Side Endpoint Security

Lesson 11 : Exploring Server-Side Checks

Server-Side Endpoint Security Agents List 
Server-Side and Client-Side Checks Differences

Lesson 12 : Using Authorization

Active Directory Query 
Active Directory Nested Groups 
Configuration in Detail

Lesson 13 : Configuring AppTunnels

Application Access 
Remote Desktop 
Network Access Optimized Tunnels 
Landing Page Bookmarks

Lesson 14 : Deploying Access Control Lists

Introduction to Access Control Lists 
Configuration Overview 
Dynamic ACLs 
Portal Access ACLs

Lesson 15 : Signing On with SSO

Remote Desktop Single Sign-On 
Portal Access Single Sign-On

Lesson 16 : Using iRules

iRules Introduction 
Basic TCL Syntax 
iRules and Advanced Access Policy Rules

Lesson 17 : Customizing BIG-IP APM

Customization Overview 
BIG-IP Edge Client 
Advanced Edit Mode Customization 
Landing Page Sections

Lesson 18 : Deploying SAML

SAML Conceptual Overview 
SAML Configuration Overview

Lesson 19 : Exploring Webtops and Wizards

Webtops 
Wizards

Lesson 20 : Using BIG-IP Edge Client

BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows Installation 
BIG-IP Edge Client in Action

Lesson 21 : Configuration Project

Upcoming Classes

Virtual Classroom Live
February 03, 2025

$3,400.00
3 Days    7 AM PT - 3 PM PT
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Virtual Classroom Live
March 31, 2025

$3,400.00
3 Days    7 AM PT - 3 PM PT
view class details and enroll
Private Training Available
No date scheduled, don’t see a date that works for you or looking for a private training event, please call 651-905-3729 or submit a request for further information here.
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Prerequisites

Administering BIG-IP; basic familiarity with authentication mechanisms (e.g. LDAP, Active Directory) and webserver technologies (e.g. HTTP, HTML).

Upcoming Classes

Virtual Classroom Live
February 03, 2025

$3,400.00
3 Days    7 AM PT - 3 PM PT
view class details and enroll
Virtual Classroom Live
March 31, 2025

$3,400.00
3 Days    7 AM PT - 3 PM PT
view class details and enroll
Private Training Available
No date scheduled, don’t see a date that works for you or looking for a private training event, please call 651-905-3729 or submit a request for further information here.
request a private session or new date