F5

Overview

Cloud computing is an evolutionary step in the way information technology (IT) is built by providers and delivered to end-users. It is not any one technology or product. Cloud computing will transform IT into a services-based model. In order to operate a cloud-based service "at scale" one must architect around a new set of operational imperatives.

F5 is focused on solving the core infrastructure issues that enterprise customers and service providers face when attempting to build out public or private clouds. F5 solutions are designed to improve, not only, application performance but the performance of the infrastructure itself through an open architectural framework. F5 enables a highly scalable and flexible infrastructure and, in turn, allows organizations to build out cloud-based IT services.

Value Proposition

F5 solutions improve infrastructure performance, including those deployed as either public or private clouds. Benefits include:

• Scale without disruption
• Reduce capital and operating expenses
• Achieve high availability
• Simplify infrastructure management
• Secure and optimize any IT environment

Products & Services

• BIG-IP (Application Delivery Controller) allows users to take a modular, customized approach to building out a high performance app delivery system.
• ARX Series (File Virtualization) devices are used to simplify data management and reduce storage costs.
• FirePass (SSL VPN) provides secure access for remote or mobile workers.
• Enterprise Manager (F5 Device Management) is a centralized management appliance for BIG-IP devices and provides a real-time view the F5 application delivery infrastructure. Includes tools to help users quickly optimize performance and scale their infrastructure.
• Data Manager (File Virtualization) helps identify file storage resources that could be improved by file virtualization. Users can monitor multiple resources with a centralized, extensible storage management platform.