Hi All, I have one question to clarify my understanding on BigIP system, Can BigIP handle SSL like this ? Client ->(SSL)-> BigIP ->(HTTP)->Server Farm Traffic behind BigIP is normal HTTP, can possible in this way? Thanks CooK

Yes - in fact, what you are describing is one of the primary roles a BIG-IP is designed to fill (high performance SSL offload).

Yes, it sure can. We use it for this exact purpose for both PeopleSoft and WebSphere. Craig

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Nimbostratus

Sep 03, 2007

Hi All,

I have one question to clarify my understanding on BigIP system, Can BigIP handle SSL like this ?

Client ->(SSL)-> BigIP ->(HTTP)->Server Farm

Traffic behind BigIP is normal HTTP, can possible in this way?

Thanks

CooK

AaronJB
Ret. Employee
Sep 03, 2007
Yes - in fact, what you are describing is one of the primary roles a BIG-IP is designed to fill (high performance SSL offload).
CraigM_17826
Altocumulus
Sep 03, 2007
Yes, it sure can. We use it for this exact purpose for both PeopleSoft and WebSphere.

Craig