F5 Networks Configuring BIG-IP APM v14: Access Policy Manager Course Details:

Learn how to perform an initial configuration of the F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager and create access policies using the GUI-based Visual Policy Editor (VPE).

This course gives network administrators, network operators, and network engineers a functional understanding of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager as it is commonly deployed in both application delivery network and remote access settings. In this course, you will learn about BIG-IP Access Policy Manager, its configuration objects, how it is commonly deployed, and how typical administrative and operational activities are performed. The course includes lecture, hands-on labs, interactive demonstrations, and discussions.

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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 App Tunnels

  • 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


*Please Note: Course Outline is subject to change without notice. Exact course outline will be provided at time of registration.
  • Setting up the BIG-IP system
  • AFM Overview and Network Firewall
  • Logs
  • IP Intelligence
  • DoS Protection
  • Reports
  • DoS White Lists
  • DoS Sweep Flood Protection
  • IP Intelligence Shun
  • DNS Firewall
  • DNS DoS
  • SIP DoS
  • Port Misuse
  • Network Firewall iRules

An understanding of:

  • Common security and network terminology
  • TCP/IP addressing, routing, and internetworking concepts
  • Security authorization and authentication concepts
  • Common elements of WAN and LAN environments

Proficient in:

  • Basic PC operation and application skills, including Windows OS
  • Basic Web browser operation (Internet Explorer is used in class)

Network administrators, operators, and engineers responsible for managing the normal day-to-day operation and administration of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager.

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