Configuring BIG-IP® APM: Access Policy Manager

This three-day course gives network administrators, network operators, and network engineers a functional understanding of BIG-IP Access Policy Manager as it is commonly deployed in both application delivery network and remote access settings. The course introduces students to BIG-IP Access Policy Manager, its configuration objects, how it commonly deployed, and how typical administrative and operational activities are performed. The course includes lecture, hands-on labs, interactive demonstrations, and discussions.

Course Contents

Getting started with the BIG-IP system
APM Traffic Processing and APM Configuration Wizards
APM Access Policies, Access Profiles
Visual Policy Editor, Branches and Endings
APM Portal Access and Rewrite Profiles
Single Sign-On and Credential Caching
APM Network Access and BIG-IP Edge Client
Layer 4 and Layer 7 Access Control Lists
APM Application Access and Webtop Types
Remote Desktop, Optimized Tunnels and Webtop Links
LTM Concepts including Virtual Servers, Pools, Monitors and SNAT’ing
APM + LTM Use Case for Web Applications
Visual Policy Editor Macros
AAA Servers and Authentication and Authorization with Active Directory and RADIUS
Endpoint Security with Windows Process Checking, Protected Workspace and Firewalls
iRules, Customization and SAML

Target Group

This course is intended for network administrators, operators, and engineers responsible for managing the normal day-to-day operation and administration of BIG-IP Access Policy Manager.

Knowledge Prerequisites

Students must complete one of the following F5 prerequisites before attending this course:

- Administering BIG-IP instructor-led course
or
- F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator

The following free web-based courses, although optional, will be very helpful for any student with limited BIG-IP administration and configuration experience. These courses are available at F5 University:

- Getting Started with BIG-IP web-based training
- Getting Started with BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) web-based training

The following general network technology knowledge and experience are recommended before attending any F5 Global Training Services instructor-led course:

OSI model encapsulation; Routing and switching; Ethernet and ARP; TCP/IP concepts; IP addressing and subnetting; NAT and private IP addressing; Default gateway; Network firewalls; LAN vs. WAN

The following course-specific knowledge and experience is suggested before attending this course:

Hands-on experience with BIG-IP; Basic web application delivery (BIG-IP LTM); HTML, HTTP, HTTPS as well as some CSS and JavaScript; Telnet, SSH and TLS/SSL; VPN or tunnel encapsulation, Layer 4 NAT and Access Control Lists

Chapter 1: Setting Up the BIG-IP System

•Introducing the BIG-IP System

•Initially Setting Up the BIG-IP System

•Archiving the BIG-IP Configuration

•Leveraging F5 Support Resources and Tools

Chapter 2: Configuring Web Application Access

•Review of BIG-IP LTM

•Introduction to the Access Policy

•Web Access Application Configuration Overview

•Web Application Access Configuration in Detail

Chapter 3: Exploring the Access Policy

•Navigating the Access Policy

Chapter 4: Managing BIG-IP APM

•BIG-IP APM Sessions and Access Licenses

•Session Variables and sessiondump

•Session Cookies

•Access Policy General Purpose Agents List

Chapter 5: Using Authentication

•Introduction to Access Policy Authentication

•Active Directory AAA Server

•RADIUS

•One-Time Password

•Local User Database

Chapter 6: Understanding Assignment Agents

•List of Assignment Agents

Chapter 7: Configuring Portal Access

•Introduction to Portal Access

•Portal Access Configuration Overview

•Portal Access Configuration

•Portal Access in Action

Chapter 8: Configuring Network Access

•Concurrent User Licensing

•VPN Concepts

•Network Access Configuration Overview

•Network Access Configuration

•Network Access in Action

Chapter 9: Deploying Macros

•Access Policy Macros

•Configuring Macros

•An Access Policy is a Flowchart

•Access Policy Logon Agents

•Configuring Logon Agents

Chapter 10: Exploring Client-Side Checks

•Client-Side Endpoint Security

Chapter 11: Exploring Server-Side Checks

•Server-Side Endpoint Security Agents List

•Server-Side and Client-Side Checks Differences

Chapter 12: Using Authorization

•Active Directory Query

•Active Directory Nested Groups

•Configuration in Detail

Chapter 13: Configuring App Tunnels

•Application Access

•Remote Desktop

•Network Access Optimized Tunnels

•Landing Page Bookmarks

Chapter 14: Deploying Access Control Lists

•Introduction to Access Control Lists

•Configuration Overview

•Dynamic ACLs

•Portal Access ACLs

Chapter 15: Signing On with SSO

•Remote Desktop Single Sign-On

•Portal Access Single Sign-On

Chapter 16: Using iRules

•iRules Introduction

•Basic TCL Syntax

•iRules and Advanced Access Policy Rules

Chapter 17: Customizing BIG-IP APM

•Customization Overview

•BIG-IP Edge Client

•Advanced Edit Mode Customization

•Landing Page Sections

Chapter 18: Deploying SAML

•SAML Conceptual Overview

•SAML Configuration Overview

Chapter 19: Exploring Webtops and Wizards

•Webtops

•Wizards

Chapter 20: Using BIG-IP Edge Client

•BIG-IP Edge Client for Windows Installation

•BIG-IP Edge Client in Action

Chapter 21: Configuration Project

Classroom training: Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!
Online training: You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.
Tailor-made courses: You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.

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