Sizing for ASM

Question

Hi All, 
&nbsp; Does anyone have a tool to sizing ASM?  
&nbsp; ASM will base on Layer 7, so I will not be the same in spec of datasheet,  
&nbsp;

ido_breger_3805 · Answer

Hi Alex, 
&nbsp; ASM's performance is impacted by many variables which are dependent on the application it protects. 
&nbsp; I suggest you consult with your sales rep, he will survey your specific environment and will help you. 
&nbsp; Cheers, 
&nbsp;  
&nbsp; Ido

alex_3303 · Answer

Thanks Ido, but I think each Vendor have a tool for sizing as the same L4 performance or testing in the LAB.  &nbsp;

mike_61719 · Answer

Posted By Alex  on  11/10/2009 9:12 PM 
&nbsp;  
&nbsp; Thanks Ido, but I think each Vendor have a tool for sizing as the same L4 performance or testing in the LAB.   
&nbsp;  &nbsp; 
&nbsp;  
&nbsp; Alex, 
&nbsp;  
&nbsp; It is a little harder then that. It depends on what you are connecting to, how many VIP's, http profiles, learning mode etc... 
&nbsp;  
&nbsp; What exactly are you trying to accomplish?

zafer · Answer

i remember old ASM data sheets had HTTP TPS value for each hardware but new hardware data sheet does not have&nbsp;
&nbsp;You can check L7 Req/sec  then you can decide which product enough for you but you know Module or Standalone box give different performance if you want buy modular be careful&nbsp;
&nbsp;zafer&nbsp;

ido_breger_3805 · Answer

Hi Alex, 
&nbsp; Trust  me that for a WAF, you don't want to perform a sizing decision based on best case scenario numbers that can be reproduced in a lab with benchmark testing gear. These numbers are good to show some capabilities, (capabilities that sometimes even not relevant for any real use case) not for sizing. 
&nbsp; Web Application Firewall  performance mainly depends on the following parameters which most are are highly affected by the application itself 
&nbsp; 1. Response size 
&nbsp; 2. Request size 
&nbsp; 3. Application/server response  latency 
&nbsp; 4. Policy in use 
&nbsp; 5. Number of simultaneous connections 
&nbsp; 6. Logging profile 
&nbsp; 7. SSL key length  in use 
&nbsp;  
&nbsp; F5  partners and sales reps wil help you to make a good decision. &nbsp;

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