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F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)

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10,469 views|8,686 comparisons
83% willing to recommend
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Ivanti Connect Secure

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1,041 views|671 comparisons
76% willing to recommend
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Microsoft UAG [EOL]

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We performed a comparison between F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM), Ivanti Connect Secure, and Microsoft UAG [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Anonymous User
Industry leader; no one comes close in terms of specs
F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager has improved the load balancing systems of organizations I've worked for in the past.
Bharath Kumar Gajula
Stability concerns outweigh the scalability benefits due to recurring security risks
Ivanti secures access to the corporate network from various devices and locations. All endpoints connect to the Ivanti gateway and then to our... Read more →
Anonymous User
Microsoft RAS and UAG
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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Though functionality is high, its cost can be considered slightly higher than its competitors​."
  • "The licensing pricing seems relatively easy enough to get your head around. I would advise anyone to ensure that you have a conversation with an F5 consultant before purchasing, as you would with most products."
  • "Take a look at the modules that you are going to use. Look into the best bundles for them."
  • "The only area that has room for improvement would be pricing, so its competitors do not have a say."
  • "If your IT budget is good, go for it."
  • "This product is costly from a licensing perspective considering its competitors."
  • "Check other vendors like Cisco, Citrix or A10 Networks. There are plenty in the market with which you can achieve same thing."
  • "Great product for the money. But they can get really expensive, so get what meets your needs."

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  • "The cost of the product is high, but worth it because of the utility and great product support."
  • "The price of Pulse Connect Secure is expensive."
  • "A license is required for you to use Pulse Connect Secure, but I'm not aware of how much it costs."
  • "The pricing for Pulse Connect Secure is not low and not high, so it's good. It's a six out of ten for me, price-wise."
  • "Pulse Connect Secure is relatively cost-effective."
  • "I rate the product price a six to seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
  • "The pricing is quite nominal. We pay on a yearly basis."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about F5 BIG-IP?
    Top Answer:The support from F5 BIG-IP LTM is good.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for F5 BIG-IP?
    Top Answer:There are a few licensing options available for F5 BIG-IP LTM. You can have a perpetual license which is a lifetime… more »
    Read all 43 answers   →
    What needs improvement with F5 BIG-IP?
    Top Answer:The pricing must be more flexible. We get billed for firewalls based on the usage. It will be helpful if the solution… more »
    Read all 70 answers   →
    What do you like most about Pulse Connect Secure?
    Top Answer:From an end-user perspective, the setup phase is easy.
    Read all 16 answers   →
    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pulse Connect Sec...
    Top Answer:Ivanti Connect Secure's price varies from customer to customer. Okay. VPN products are always expensive. The price also… more »
    Read all 9 answers   →
    What needs improvement with Pulse Connect Secure?
    Top Answer:The product's price is an area where improvements are required. I have also dealt with some solutions, like Cisco, in… more »
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    1st
    out of 24 in Application Delivery Controllers (ADC)
    Views
    10,469
    Comparisons
    8,686
    Reviews
    29
    Average Words per Review
    485
    Rating
    8.4
    3rd
    out of 14 in SSL VPN
    Views
    1,041
    Comparisons
    671
    Reviews
    19
    Average Words per Review
    410
    Rating
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    Also Known As
    F5 BIG-IP, BIG-IP LTM, F5 ASM, Viprion, F5 BIG-IP Virtual Edition , Crescendo Networks Application Delivery Controller, BIG IP
    Pulse Connect Secure
    UAG, MS UAG [EOL]
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    Ivanti
    Microsoft
    Overview

    F5 BIG-IP LTM optimizes the speed and reliability of your apps via both network and application layers. Using real-time protocol and traffic management decisions based on app and server and connection management conditions, and TCP and content offloading, BIG-IP LTM dramatically improves application and infrastructure responsiveness. BIG-IP LTM's architecture includes protocol awareness to control traffic for the most important applications. BIG-IP LTM tracks the dynamic performance levels of servers and delivers SSL performance and visibility for inbound and outbound traffic, to protect the user experience by encrypting everything from the client to the server.

    BIG-IP LTM provides enterprise-class Application Delivery Controller (ADC). You get granular layer 7 control, SSL offloading and acceleration capabilities, and advanced scaling technologies that deliver performance and reliability on-demand. The highly optimized TCP/IP stack combines TCP/IP techniques and improvements in the latest RFCs with extensions to minimize the effect of congestion and packet loss and recovery. Independent testing tools and customer experiences show LTM's TCP stack delivers up to a 2x performance gain for users and a 4x increase in bandwidth efficiency.

    Ivanti Connect Secure provides a seamless, cost-effective SSL VPN solution for remote and mobile users from any web-enabled device to corporate resources— anytime, anywhere.
    Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG) provides remote client endpoints with access to corporate applications, networks, and internal resources via a Web portal or site. Forefront UAG product documentation is organized into content categories. Use the topics in each category to help you design, plan, deploy, and administer your Forefront UAG servers.
    Sample Customers
    Riken, TransUnion, Tepco Systems Administration, Daejeon University, G&T Bank, Danamon, CyberAgent Inc.
    Axcient, Baloise Group, Cygate, Catholic University of America, Datec Inc, Revlon, Santa Monica Networks, 7-Eleven
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    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider20%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Media Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government9%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Financial Services Firm29%
    Manufacturing Company21%
    Computer Software Company21%
    Comms Service Provider14%
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    Computer Software Company13%
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    Company Size
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise68%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise66%
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    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    April 2024
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