Why use Performance(Layer 4) F5 VIP?

Hi Giant,

the TCP-WAN-Optimized and TCP-LAN-Optimized profiles are not that gorgeous. The best suited default TCP profile for HTTP traffic is tcp-mobile-optimized even if you don't use mobile clients. This is even true for both client and server side profiles...

You may check the articles below to undertsand why the defaults profiles are as ****** as they are.... ;-)

Stop Using the Base TCP Profile!

https://devcentral.f5.com/articles/stop-using-the-base-tcp-profile

The short call to action is to stop using those old default profiles and switch to the new F5-* profiles. They are tweaked much better for the modern world...

F5 Unveils New Built-In TCP Profiles

https://devcentral.f5.com/articles/f5-unveils-new-built-in-tcp-profiles-25175

Further ressources if you want to handcraft a tailordered TCP profile...

Tuning the TCP Profile, Part One

https://devcentral.f5.com/articles/tuning-the-tcp-profile-part-one

Tuning the TCP Profile, Part Two

https://devcentral.f5.com/articles/tuning-the-tcp-profile-part-two-17857

Tuning the TCP Profile, Part Three

https://devcentral.f5.com/articles/tuning-the-tcp-profile-part-three-18526

The TCP Send Buffer, In-Depth

https://devcentral.f5.com/articles/the-send-buffer-in-depth-21845

The TCP Proxy Buffer

https://devcentral.f5.com/articles/the-tcp-proxy-buffer-22461

Cheers, Kai