F5 BIG-IP DNS
Intelligently distribute DNS and user application requests.
Overview
F5 BIG-IP DNS is a solution that provides high-performance DNS services and global server load balancing (GSLB). It distributes user application requests to the best-performing and most available data center, cloud, or hybrid environment. By monitoring the health and performance of global application resources, BIG-IP DNS can make intelligent routing decisions to ensure application availability, improve user experience, and provide DNS security features like DDoS mitigation and DNSSEC.
✨ Key Features
- Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
- High-performance Authoritative DNS
- Application health monitoring
- DNS DDoS protection
- DNSSEC support
- Geo-IP based routing
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep application health monitoring capabilities
- Tight integration with F5's application delivery controller (ADC) platform
- Highly scalable and performant DNS services
Unique Value: Ensures global application availability and performance by intelligently routing users to the optimal endpoint based on comprehensive health checks and flexible policies.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- GSLB for large e-commerce and financial applications
- Multi-cloud application traffic management
- Authoritative DNS for service providers
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations needing a simple DNS hosting service without advanced GSLB requirements.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more advanced and granular application-level health monitoring for GSLB decisions compared to many cloud DNS providers.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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