Configuring the F5 BIG-IP as an Explicit Forward Web Proxy Using Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

In previous articles, we have discussed the use of F5 BIG-IP as a SSL VPN and other use cases for external or inbound access. I now wanted to take some time to discuss an outbound access use case usi...
Published Mar 14, 2018
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My name is Steve Lyons and I reside in Tampa, FL with my 3 children, wife and Frenchie. We live the typical Florida life of swimming, fishing, boating, and BBQ. I started my F5 journey as a customer in 2009 where I was first introduced to it as a "load balancer." I have since deployed and maintained all modules realizing the BIG-IP is so much more. I joined F5 in 2015 where I have made it a personal mission to educate as many people as I can so they too can take advantage of the tremendous potential of the BIG-IP.
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My name is Steve Lyons and I reside in Tampa, FL with my 3 children, wife and Frenchie. We live the typical Florida life of swimming, fishing, boating, and BBQ. I started my F5 journey as a customer in 2009 where I was first introduced to it as a "load balancer." I have since deployed and maintained all modules realizing the BIG-IP is so much more. I joined F5 in 2015 where I have made it a personal mission to educate as many people as I can so they too can take advantage of the tremendous potential of the BIG-IP.
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Apr 12, 2019

Excellent article!!!

 

Really helps a lot.

 

By any chance do you have a guide in how to make a sizing exercise for this solutions with this components?

 

And another one: I was reading the guide "replacing TMG" and makes a reference of using "AFM" but in your article and many playbooks that I have checked, I haven't seen that recommendation, my question would be: Do I need it?. The question comes from an economical point of view. If we go "best" is an elevated price vs. having LTM + APM + SWG.

 

 

Thanks!!!!