Use F5 LTM as HTTP Proxy
Problem this snippet solves: LTM product can be used as a HTTP Proxy for servers and PC.
This code explains minimum requirements to configure proxy feature without SWG module (configurations from...
Updated Jun 06, 2023
Version 2.0Stanislas_Piro2
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Joined January 04, 2011
James_Lagermann
Nov 08, 2018Nimbostratus
@F-X Prouvost, the SSL Forward Proxy license enables the BIG-IP to dynamically generate SSL Certificates to mimic the site the client is attempting to reach. This allows the BIG-IP to decrypt the traffic for inspection. The SSL Forward Proxy license is not included with any of the Good, Better, Best bundles but it is included with SWG and SSLO.
The Standalone SSL Forward Proxy license is being discontinued for all but the Viprion models. For all other models, you have to purchase SSLO or SWG, which include the license.