F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)
The most intelligent and complete application delivery controller.
Overview
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) is a full-proxy ADC that provides intelligent traffic management, SSL/TLS offloading, and application security. It gives you granular control over application traffic, allowing you to inspect, manage, and modify traffic. BIG-IP LTM can be deployed as a hardware appliance, virtual edition, or in the cloud.
✨ Key Features
- Advanced L4-L7 load balancing
- Full proxy architecture
- SSL/TLS offloading and visibility
- iRules scripting for traffic manipulation
- Application health monitoring
- Protocol support (HTTP/2, TCP, UDP, etc.)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Full-proxy architecture provides deep traffic inspection and manipulation capabilities
- iRules scripting language offers unparalleled flexibility
Unique Value: Provides granular control over application traffic, enhancing security, availability, and performance for mission-critical applications.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Load balancing for critical enterprise applications
- Implementing complex traffic steering rules with iRules
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple load balancing needs where a cloud-native solution would suffice
- Organizations without the expertise to manage its complexity
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more advanced features and customization options than cloud-native load balancers and many other ADCs.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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