# How to start with F5 SDN?

**URL:** <https://community.f5.com/t/how-to-start-with-f5-sdn/32965>\
**Category:** Technical Forums\
**Tags:** big-ip, cloud, ltm, application-delivery, sdn\
**Created:** [February 10, 2016, 2:10am UTC](https://community.f5.com/t/how-to-start-with-f5-sdn/32965 "2016-02-10T02:10:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![kridsana\_52318](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7993a0/32.png) [@kridsana\_52318](https://community.f5.com/u/kridsana_52318)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2016, 2:10am UTC](https://community.f5.com/t/how-to-start-with-f5-sdn/32965/1 "2016-02-10T02:10:29Z")

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Hi guy

I’ve a request from customer that they want to using F5 SDN with cisco ACI.

And I can’t find guide about this technology nor manual about What is SDN? Is it something new and not practical or complex implement?

May I ask you where can I find document about F5 SDN (or just SDN Technology concept) or how to start with F5 SDN?

Thank you very much

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**Author:** ![PSilva](https://d1p9zq3aats0t8.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/community.f5.com/psilva/32/13901_2.png) [@PSilva](https://community.f5.com/u/PSilva)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2016, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.f5.com/t/how-to-start-with-f5-sdn/32965/2 "2016-02-10T16:45:10Z")

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Hi~ These links, including our Cisco ACI Reference Archtecture, should get you started:

> **[Enterprise Application Security and Delivery Solutions](https://www.f5.com/solutions)**
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> F5 protects your apps so that you can focus on delivering great experiences. Learn about our enterprise application security & delivery solutions.

> **[Cisco ACI and F5 BIG-IP Integration](https://www.f5.com/partners/technology-alliances/cisco)**
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> ntegration of Cisco and F5 technologies enables operational gains, consistent management across your network, and improved security against key threat vectors.

[[https://f5.com/resources/white-papers/extending-sdn-architectures-with-f5s-l47-application-and-gateway-services](https://f5.com/resources/white-papers/extending-sdn-architectures-with-f5s-l47-application-and-gateway-services)]

> **[Like cloud, SDN suffering from definition fatigue](https://www.f5.com/company/blog/like-cloud-sdn-suffering-from-definition-fatigue)**
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> Like cloud, SDN is suffering from definition fatigue. Read the F5 blog to cut through the hype & understand the practical realities of Software-Defined Networks.

Hope that helps and let us know if you need anything else! ps

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**Author:** ![Payal\_S](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/74df32/32.png) [@Payal\_S](https://community.f5.com/u/Payal_S)\
**Post date:** [August 17, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.f5.com/t/how-to-start-with-f5-sdn/32965/3 "2020-08-17T21:51:31Z")

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The F5 and Cisco APIC integration based on the device package and iWorkflow is End Of Life.

The latest integration is based on the Cisco AppCenter named ‘F5 ACI ServiceCenter’.

[Click here to view the Cisco ACI and F5 BIG-IP design guide which discusses the following topics:](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/collateral/data-center-virtualization/application-centric-infrastructure/white-paper-c11-743890.html)

- SNAT or no SNAT
- BIG-IP redundancy
- Multi-tenancy
- Tighter integration using F5 ACI ServiceCenter

Visit [F5 and Cisco ACI Essentials - Design guide for a Single Pod APIC cluster - F5 Technical Articles - DevCentral - An F5 Technical Community](https://devcentral.f5.com/s/articles/F5-and-Cisco-ACI-Essentials-Design-guide-for-a-single-POD-APIC-cluster) to learn how to access a lab for hands on experience using the F5 ACI ServiceCenter

[Cisco ACI and F5 BIG-IP Integration | F5](https://f5.com/cisco) for updated information on the integration.