on 12-Nov-2015 10:23
Why yes, I am and It’s true! F5 is now in the Azure Marketplace. Now enterprises can make use of the same services, features, and functionality in the Azure cloud as they have for years in their private datacenters. So step right up and be the first kid on your block to their very own BIG-IP in Azure! That’s my one sales pitch; promise. Still, it’s pretty cool.
Hybrid Deployments - For larger hybrid deployments, you can add BIG-IP DNS, (formerly Global Traffic Manager) into your deployment, (see below) to provide additional high availability and optimization. Here’s a short demo from the recent Microsoft Ignite conference showing this functionality. Note: The actual demo starts at the 18:05 mark). Additionally, a BIG-IP on premises can be utilized to establish a secure IPsec tunnel between the data center and Azure. Deploying and Configuring the BIG-IPAzure Marketplace - The following steps show how I have deployed the BIG-IP from the Azure Marketplace. For detailed guidance on deploying, refer to the relevant documentation available at support.f5.com. |
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After the deployment process completes, you will be able to view the BIG-IP’s information as well as configure inbound security rules. A Few Key Points - There a few key points to remember with respect to the BIG-IP Azure edition.
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