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F5 LTM Load Balancer Training and Certification
Build load balancing skills with F5 online training at Network Kings, covering BIG-IP LTM, GTM, and ASM to develop practical expertise in application delivery and network security.
Introduction to F5 and LTMUnderstanding BIG-IP ArchitectureTraffic Processing with Virtual Servers
Enrollment offer: F5 LTM + F5 Bundle. Review the final amount and included access on checkout.
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About this course.
The F5 LTM (Local Traffic Manager) course teaches you how to control and manage internet traffic so websites and apps stay fast, secure, and always available. You’ll learn to set up virtual servers, balance traffic across servers, check server health, and create rules to manage traffic flow. The course also covers keeping users connected to the same server, protecting your system from attacks, and using tools like iRules and traffic policies.
Skills you’ll develop.
- How to set up virtual servers, pools, and nodes
- How to balance traffic between multiple servers (load balancing)
- How to use monitors to check if servers are healthy
- How to keep a user connected to the same server (persistence)
- How to write simple traffic rules called iRules
- How to manage SSL, security, and logging
EXPLORE THE SYLLABUS
Built around the skills you need.
Explore each area of the curriculum and the topics covered.
Module 2: Understanding BIG-IP Architecture
Module 3: Traffic Processing with Virtual Servers
Module 4: Load Balancing Methods
Module 5: Health Monitors
Module 6: Persistence and SSL Offloading
Module 7: iRules and Profiles
Module 8: Troubleshooting and Logs
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Career roles
Here's a list of some popular job roles you can apply for after completing the F5 LTM certification
- F5 Network & Application Delivery Engineer
Expert in managing traffic flow and ensuring high performance for critical web applications.
- Senior F5 Load Balancer Specialist
Skilled in configuring, optimizing, and maintaining advanced F5 LTM solutions for large-scale environments.
3. Network Security Engineer – F5 LTM/WAF Expert
Combines deep F5 expertise with security to deliver safe, resilient, and efficient application access.
- Cloud Traffic Engineer – F5 & DevOps Integrator
Automates and manages F5 traffic policies across hybrid and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- F5 BIG-IP Consultant – LTM/iRules Architect
Designs custom traffic solutions using iRules, advanced profiles, and load balancing strategies.
- F5 Application Security & Delivery Lead
Leads end-to-end secure application delivery using F5 technologies across global deployments.
- F5 Solution Architect – Multi-Data Center & Cloud
Architects scalable, high-availability F5 environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructures.
Your questions, answered.
Who should enroll in the F5 LTM training?
This course is ideal for network engineers, system administrators, DevOps professionals, and anyone interested in application delivery and load balancing technologies.
What skills will I gain from the F5 LTM course?
You will learn to configure virtual servers, manage traffic distribution, monitor server health, implement persistence, use iRules, and secure applications from threats..
What job roles can I apply for after completing F5 LTM certification?
You can apply for roles such as F5 Network Engineer, Load Balancer Administrator, Network Security Engineer, Cloud Traffic Engineer, and F5 Solution Architect.
How does F5 LTM improve application performance?
F5 LTM distributes incoming traffic across multiple servers, reduces downtime, optimizes resource usage, and ensures faster response times for users.
Can F5 LTM be used in cloud environments?
Yes, F5 integrates with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP, allowing you to manage and automate traffic in hybrid and cloud infrastructures.
Why is F5 LTM important in modern IT infrastructure?
F5 LTM ensures high availability, security, and scalability of applications, making it a critical component in enterprise networks and cloud-based systems.
YOUR CAREER ROADMAP
Where this course takes you.
F5 LTM Load Balancer Training and Certification is stage 6 of 6 in the Network Kings Firewall & Network Security Learning Path. Learners usually complete Sophos XG Firewall first. It is the final stage of the roadmap.
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F5 LTM Load Balancer
- Load balancing
- Traffic management
- iRules
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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE LEARNING
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Meet instructors who bring networking, cloud and automation experience into the classroom.
Founder · Networking
Atul Sharma
12+ years in networkingNetworking experience spanning Aricent, TCS, Apple and Juniper.
AWS cloud
Sanjay Sharma
20+ years of experienceCloud mentor bringing extensive hands-on AWS experience to the classroom.
Linux & DevOps
Amit Bhatt
11+ years of experienceDevOps automation experience at CDAC, IBM and Integrated Solutions.
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