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F5 Application Delivery Network

F5 Application Delivery Network. Zbigniew Skurczynski Director Eastern Europe zbig@f5.com. July 2006. Application Delivery Network. F5 is the Global Leader in Application Delivery Networking. Users. Data Centre. At Home In the Office On the Road. Oracle Siebel SAP.

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F5 Application Delivery Network

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  1. F5 ApplicationDelivery Network Zbigniew SkurczynskiDirector Eastern Europezbig@f5.com July 2006

  2. Application Delivery Network F5 is the Global Leader inApplication Delivery Networking Users Data Centre At Home In the Office On the Road Oracle Siebel SAP Business goal: Achieve these objectives in the most operationally efficient manner

  3. - New security hole - High cost to scale - Slow performance ? Application Problem: Networks Aren’t Adaptable Network Administrator Application Developer Traditional networks are focused on connectivity Applications focus on business logic and functionality

  4. Application How Do You Fix the Problem? Multiple Point Solutions More Bandwidth Network Administrator Application Developer Add more infrastructure? • Faster and centralised fix, applications are offloaded • Costly, complex and hard to manage Hire an army of developers? • Expensive (code, manage, maintain) • Consumes server cycles • Often not possible ?

  5. A Costly Patchwork of Point Solutions Applications Users Point Solutions DoS Protection Mobile Phone IPS/IDS SSL Acceleration SFA CRM ERP CRM Rate Shaping/QoS PDA Application Load Balancer Network Firewall ERP Content ProxyAcceleration/ Transformation ERP Laptop CRM SFA Traffic Compression WAN Connection Optimisation SFA Desktop Application Firewall Custom Application Co-location

  6. F5’s Integrated Solution Applications Users The F5 Solution Application Delivery Network CRMDatabaseSiebelBEALegacy.NETSAPPeopleSoftIBMERPSFACustom Mobile Phone PDA Laptop Desktop TMOS Co-location

  7. GUI-Based Application Profiles Repeatable Policies iRules and iControl Programmable Network Language Security Optimisation Delivery New Service The entire solution is built on top of the TMOS operating system that integrates all the tools Programmable Application Network Unified Application Infrastructure Services Targeted and Adaptable Functions Complete Visibility and Control of Application Flows Universal Inspection Engine (UIE) TMOS Fast Application Proxy Client Side Server Side

  8. Most Cost-Effective Business ContinuityIntelligent & Automated DNS, the Gateway to the Application International Data Center Enterprise Manager Users Applications BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Link Controller BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager ASM Application Security Manager FirePass SSL VPN Web Accelerator WANJet iControl TMOS Business Goal: Achieve these objectives in the most operationally efficient manner

  9. Put Connectivity in the Control of the EnterpriseIntelligent and Automated WAN & Link Optimization / for Applications International Data Center Enterprise Manager Users Applications BIG-IP Link Controller BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager ASM Application Security Manager FirePass SSL VPN Web Accelerator WANJet iControl TMOS Business Goal: Achieve these objectives in the most operationally efficient manner

  10. Increase Application Performance 10 – 50xIntelligent, Automated, and Transparent Application Acceleration International Data Center Enterprise Manager Users Applications BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Link Controller BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager ASM Application Security Manager FirePass SSL VPN Web Accelerator WANJet iControl TMOS Business Goal: Achieve these objectives in the most operationally efficient manner

  11. The F5 WAN Optimization Product Wan Jet Symmetric Wan Optimization Branch Office Data Center Traffic compression Full QOS Repeat Byte caching TCP / IP Optimization Reporting x3 – x10 WANJet WANJet • Expect: • 100% to 300% average performance improvement over WANs (speed and Bytes reduction) • Lower Bandwidth cost • Lower latency • Improved traffic management (QOS)

  12. Provide Cost-Effective, Secure Application Access for All Users - Universal Access Control International Data Center Enterprise Manager Users Applications BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Link Controller BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager ASM Application Security Manager FirePass SSL VPN Web Accelerator WANJet iControl TMOS Business Goal: Achieve these objectives in the most operationally efficient manner

  13. Internet The F5 SSL VPN Product FirePass SSL VPN Adaptive secure remote access No thin client requirements Key pad logon security Multi-device rules per user • Expect: • Easy installation and post installation configuration • Very secure SSL connections from any device • Widest range of SSL VPN features available

  14. Offload All Applications for Availability, Acceleration & Security International Data Center Enterprise Manager Users Applications BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Link Controller BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager ASM Application Security Manager FirePass SSL VPN Web Accelerator WANJet iControl TMOS Business Goal: Achieve these objectives in the most operationally efficient manner

  15. WebAccelerator ASM and Traffic Shield WEB / portal optimization Positive and negative security Accelerate WEB Application Reduce bandwidth requirements Validate WEB Application policies 2nd Layer Network Firewall Application Firewall Scrubbing outgoing traffic The Data Center Products BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager • Expect: • Very high availability • Less servers • Significant traffic reduction • Significant speed improvement • Improved session persistence • Higher degree of control • Vastly increased security • Improved flow management • Increased scalability • Lower cost Data center optimization Load balancing Caching Compression Rate Shaping SSL / FIPS acceleration TCP Optimisation Connection optimisation Add on or standalone components

  16. Accelerate Applications for Unmanaged UsersCentralize & Accelerate Web Application Optimization International Data Center Enterprise Manager Users Applications BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Link Controller BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager ASM Application Security Manager FirePass SSL VPN Web Accelerator WANJet iControl TMOS Business Goal: Achieve these objectives in the most operationally efficient manner

  17. Offload and Centralize Application Security: Prevent Zero Day Attacks International Data Center Enterprise Manager Users Applications BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Link Controller BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager ASM Application Security Manager FirePass SSL VPN Web Accelerator WANJet iControl TMOS Business Goal: Achieve these objectives in the most operationally efficient manner

  18. WebAccelerator ASM and Traffic Shield WEB / portal optimization Positive and negative security Accelerate WEB Application Reduce bandwidth requirements Validate WEB Application policies 2nd Layer Network Firewall Application Firewall Scrubbing outgoing traffic The Data Center Products BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager • Expect: • Very high availability • Less servers • Significant traffic reduction • Significant speed improvement • Improved session persistence • Higher degree of control • Vastly increased security • Improved flow management • Increased scalability • Lower cost Data center optimization Load balancing Caching Compression Rate Shaping SSL / FIPS acceleration TCP Optimisation Connection optimisation Add on or standalone components

  19. Manage the Application Delivery Network for Op EfficiencyCentralized Management and Infrastructure Integration International Data Center Enterprise Manager BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Link Controller Users Applications BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager ASM Application Security Manager FirePass SSL VPN Web Accelerator WANJet iControl TMOS Business Goal: Achieve these objectives in the most operationally efficient manner

  20. Open ADN Web Services API for Integration International Data Center Enterprise Manager Users Applications BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Link Controller BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager ASM Application Security Manager FirePass SSL VPN Web Accelerator WANJet iControl TMOS Business Goal: Achieve these objectives in the most operationally efficient manner

  21. Unified and Modular ArchitectureA High Performance Framework for the ADN International Data Center Enterprise Manager Users Applications BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Link Controller BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager ASM Application Security Manager FirePass SSL VPN Web Accelerator WANJet iControl TMOS Business Goal: Achieve these objectives in the most operationally efficient manner

  22. Secure Optimised Application Delivery Applications optimised by F5 (Examples): Application Delivery Network

  23. Successful Partnership Strategy • Unique F5 and application vendor integration • Application partner tested and documented solutions • F5 solutions in partner labs and demo centres • Cooperative support agreements iControl Partners Technology Partners

  24. Company Snapshot FactsPositionReferences

  25. F5’s Continued Success Revenue • Headquartered in Seattle, WA • F5 Ensures Applications Running Over the Network Are Always Secure, Fast, and Available • Founded 1996 / Public 1999 • Over 10,000 customers and 30,000 systems installed • Over 1100 Employees • NASDAQ: FFIV

  26. Consistent and Pioneering Innovation • Unique TMOS architecture • Industry’s only open iControl API & SDK • Awarded key patent for ‘Cookie Persistence’ • DevCentral.f5.com “They've remained on top of the trend, which is to integrate all these functions into one box.” Forrester Research Proven Results •  9,000+ customers    • #1 Market share L4-7 & SSL HW Acceleration      • Fastest growing SSL VPN market share • FY05 Revenue (YTD): $201M, 66% year-over-year growth Top 50 Innovator Award 2005 Broad and Deep Partnerships • Unique F5 and application vendor integration • Application partners’ tested and documented solutions • Cooperative support agreements • F5 solutions in partners’ customer labs Leader in Application Delivery Networking

  27. Industry Recognition as ‘Best-in-Class’ BIG-IP Awards SearchNetworking Product of the Year! • GOLD AWARD Network Mgmt. Tools • “…With this step, F5 has moved beyond content switching and load balancing to wide-ranging application acceleration.…” Highest Score, 4.6 out of 5 “When our tests were completed, F5's device emerged at the head of the pack and took our Editor's Choice award” Excellent Manageability Highly configurable via TCL-based iRules; outstanding graphical interface; good support site and knowledgeable user community. FirePass Awards SearchNetworking Product of the Year! Top Rated HOT PICK “The best remote access solution we've seen to date.” “It trumps other SSL VPN offerings with its ease of use, industrial strength hardware platform and advanced security features…" • GOLD AWARD Enterprise VPN Solution • “… FirePass stands out because it offers full network access support to any IP application across multiple platforms.” Excellent – Score of 9.0 “Sets a new standard for ease of use in setup and configuration, and for the wide array of client OS’s and browsers supported.”

  28. Challengers Leaders F5 Networks Citrix Systems (NetScaler) Cisco Systems Ability to Execute Radware Juniper Networks (Redline) Akamai Technologies Netli Nortel Networks Stampede Technologies Array Networks Coyote Point Systems Zeus Technology NetContinuum Foundry Networks Niche Players Visionaries Completeness of Vision Our Actions Shape the Market Magic Quadrant for Application Delivery Products, Dec. 2005 • “F5 continues to build on the momentum generated by the release of v9.0. It commands over 50% market share in the advanced platform ADC (Application Delivery Controller) segment and continues to pull away from the competition. ” • “F5 is one of the thought leaders in the market and offers growing feature richness. It should be high on every enterprise's shortlist for application delivery.” Source: Gartner, December 2005

  29. F5 Customers in EMEA (1 of 2) Banking, Financial Insurance, Investments Telco, Service Providers, Mobile

  30. F5 Customers in EMEA (2 of 2) Transport, Travel Media, Technology, Online Manufact., Energy Governm., Other Health, Consumer

  31. F5 Links • Big – IP compression test http://www.f5demo.com/compression/index.php • Ask f5 http://www.f5.com/partners/resource/NorthAmerica/AskF5.html • Gartner Reporthttp://mediaproducts.gartner.com/reprints/f5networks/article1/article1.html • F5 Universityhttp://www.f5university.com/ • Login: your email • Password: adv5tech

  32. DevCentral Technical Community http://devcentral.f5.com/ • Forum for F5 customers for building iRules and iControl applications • F5 provides technical documentation, tips, free sample downloads, and a confidential discussion forum • Monitored by F5 engineers and technical experts that answer technical questions • Design, architecture, troubleshooting and general assistance with iRules and iControl

  33. DMZ Primary Data Centre FirePass Firewalls WANJet Router Router Branch Office WANJet Router Router Remote Users DMZ ISP ISP1 ISP Global Traffic Manager Internet ISP2 Firewalls ISP BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager Router Router DMZ WANJet Global Traffic Manager Firewalls Users BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager Web Servers Application Servers Blade Servers Database Disaster Recovery Site

  34. High Cost of Downtime • Total downtime hours annually ~ over 600 • Total cost of downtime to enterprises ~ over $100M annually • Enterprises lose 8-10% of their annual revenue to downtime Source: Infonetics Research “About 40% of the Fortune 1,000 companies aren't prepared for a regional disaster. And small and midsize businesses are even less ready.” – Simon Mingay, Disaster Recovery Analyst at Gartner

  35. The F5 Application Delivery Network International Data Center Enterprise Manager Users Applications BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager BIG-IP Link Controller WANJet FirePass TrafficShield Web Accelerator iControl TMOS Business Goal: Achieve these objectives in the most operationally efficient manner

  36. The F5 Application Delivery Network International Data Center Enterprise Manager Users Applications BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager BIG-IP Link Controller WANJet FirePass TrafficShield Web Accelerator iControl TMOS What’s in it for you?

  37. Application Patching Application Optimisation Application Logic 1+1=2 Application Security Application Scalability Application Integration Application Availability Application Performance Mission ImpossibleApplication Developers Asked To Do the Impractical

  38. International Data Center Enterprise Manager Users Applications BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager BIG-IP Link Controller WANJet FirePass TrafficShield Web Accelerator iControl TMOS Business Goal: Achieve These Objectives in the Most Operationally Efficient Manner

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