Insights from F5 BIG-IP Reviewers
Based on 32 verified reviews published in the last 18 months
Besides F5 BIG-IP, what other software do you regularly use? How likely would you be to recommend it to a friend or colleague?
32 answeredThis analysis of 32 product reviews explores the usage of software alongside F5 BIG-IP. Reviewers mentioned several other software solutions they regularly use. Cisco products and Zscaler products were each mentioned by 6% (2 of 32) of reviewers. These mentions indicate the broader ecosystem of tools employed alongside F5 BIG-IP for network management and security.
Cisco Products
2 mentionsCisco products are mentioned by 6% (2 of 32) of reviewers, indicating their use in conjunction with F5 BIG-IP. The spec…
Cisco products are mentioned by 6% (2 of 32) of reviewers, indicating their use in conjunction with F5 BIG-IP. The specific Cisco products mentioned include Cisco Meraki Dashboard, Cisco Catalyst Center, F5 NGINX Management Suite and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
Zscaler Products
2 mentionsZscaler products are mentioned by 6% (2 of 32) of reviewers. The reviewers specifically mentioned Zscaler Private Acces…
Zscaler products are mentioned by 6% (2 of 32) of reviewers. The reviewers specifically mentioned Zscaler Private Access and Zscaler Internet Access, suggesting a focus on secure access solutions alongside F5 BIG-IP.
Describe how you use F5 BIG-IP in your organization. What are the business problems the product addresses and what is the scope of your use case?
32 answeredThis analysis of 32 recent reviews explores how organizations are using F5 BIG-IP, the business problems it addresses, and the scope of its use cases. A significant portion of reviewers, 63% (20 of 32), mention using F5 BIG-IP for load balancing, highlighting its role in managing traffic and ensuring high availability. Security is also a prominent use case, with 28% (9 of 32) of reviewers citing its security features, including protection against internet threats and providing compliance controls. While less frequent, some reviewers, 9% (3 of 32), utilize F5 BIG-IP for VPN connectivity, enabling secure remote access. Application delivery and website security are also noted, each by 6% (2 of 32) of reviewers, indicating its versatility in optimizing application performance and safeguarding websites. Overall, F5 BIG-IP is leveraged across various critical business functions, from load balancing and security to VPN and application delivery.
Load balancing
20 mentionsA majority of reviewers, 63% (20 of 32), use F5 BIG-IP for load balancing to distribute traffic across multiple servers…
A majority of reviewers, 63% (20 of 32), use F5 BIG-IP for load balancing to distribute traffic across multiple servers, preventing overload and ensuring high availability. This functionality supports disaster recovery testing and the ability to maintain continuous service across different locations. Reviewers also highlight that load balancing helps optimize web traffic and manage IP traffic effectively.
Security
9 mentionsAbout 28% (9 of 32) of reviewers emphasize the security features of F5 BIG-IP, particularly its ability to protect appl…
About 28% (9 of 32) of reviewers emphasize the security features of F5 BIG-IP, particularly its ability to protect applications and APIs from internet threats. Reviewers also use it for compliance controls and signatures, as well as for securing web and API resources. The Web Application Firewall (WAF) technology is specifically mentioned for its role in safeguarding internet-facing applications.
VPN
3 mentionsAround 9% (3 of 32) of reviewers utilize F5 BIG-IP for VPN connectivity, enabling secure remote access to corporate net…
Around 9% (3 of 32) of reviewers utilize F5 BIG-IP for VPN connectivity, enabling secure remote access to corporate networks. This helps to avoid directly exposing servers to traffic, providing a secure gateway for remote users. The VPN capabilities support various solutions and offer secure remote work options.
Application Delivery
2 mentionsApproximately 6% (2 of 32) of reviewers mention using F5 BIG-IP for application delivery, particularly in the context o…
Approximately 6% (2 of 32) of reviewers mention using F5 BIG-IP for application delivery, particularly in the context of new products and authorizer ecosystems. It supports application load balancing for incoming traffic, ensuring efficient routing to internal servers.
Website security
2 mentionsAbout 6% (2 of 32) of reviewers highlight the use of F5 BIG-IP for website security, emphasizing its effectiveness in d…
About 6% (2 of 32) of reviewers highlight the use of F5 BIG-IP for website security, emphasizing its effectiveness in detection and protection. It provides a solution to optimize traffic handling and protect against attacks, especially for internet-facing services.