F5 EXAM

BIG-IP
Administration Data Plane Concepts (F5CAB2)

This page provides information on how to attain this certification. It includes a description of the exam, study materials, step-by-step instructions on the certification process, and how to renew your certification.

Key Info

EXAM ID:

F5CAB2

LEVEL:

Administrator BIG-IP

COST:

US$50 Online; US$65 Test Center

LANGUAGE(S):

English

DELIVERY:

Online Proctored (requires camera access) via Certiverse; Test Center Proctored via Pearson VUE

PASSING SCORE:

245

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TIME LIMIT:

30 minutes

Exam details

BIG-IP Administration Data Plane Concepts (F5CAB2)
Exam Summary

F5 Certification exams are designed to test the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate. Passing the BIG-IP Administration Certification exams shows competence in performing day-to-day operations and basic deployment, management, security and support of BIG-IP in various application environments after it has been installed, configured, and implemented. As well as demonstrating an understanding of BIG-IP Administration for Data Plane and Control Plane.

Summary description of the minimally qualified candidate (MQC)
The MQC has a basic understanding of how to install, configure and upgrade BIG-IP.

The MQC can do the following without assistance:
  • Explain the relationship between interfaces, trunks, VLANs, self-IPs, routes and their status/statistics
  • Determine expected traffic behavior based on configuration
  • Define and explain ADC application objects, virtual server types and high availability concepts

Take a course

Certification exams are demanding. We recommend giving yourself ample time to prepare beforehand and encourage you to take advantage of the support we offer.

Administering BIG-IP

Begin the BIG-IP learning journey with Administering BIG-IP. Learn how to set up and operate the BIG-IP system as it is commonly deployed in an application delivery network.

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Troubleshooting BIG-IP

Apply bottom-to-top techniques to troubleshoot BIG-IP systems.

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Study for your exam

You can find the study resources listed below.

Schedule or take your exam

Click the link below to access the exam page where you will schedule and pay for your exam:

BIG-IP Administration Data Plane Concepts (F5CAB2)
Cancellations and rescheduling must be initiated prior to 48 hours before the scheduled exam appointment. Appointments rescheduled under 48 hours beforehand are subject to a rescheduling fee.


Candidates must modify their exam appointment themselves. Neither F5 Support, Pearson VUE, or Certiverse can process rescheduling and cancellation requests.

Reschedule or Cancel your Exam

Click the link below to access the exam page where you will reschedule or cancel your exam:

BIG-IP Administration Data Plane Concepts (F5CAB2)

F5 works with two exam providers to administer scheduled, proctored certification exams: Pearson VUE and Certiverse. Because certification exams are proctored, it is important to read and understand the testing instructions from the appropriate exam provider before your exam appointment.

BIG-IP exams are delivered at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. You must bring two forms of valid, signed ID to your test session. One must be government-issued and include a photo.

NGINX exams are delivered via Certiverse online proctor. You must have a valid, signed government issued ID when checking in for your online exam.

The name on your ID must match the name listed on your F5 Certified account. If it does not match, email F5 Certified! at support@mail.education.f5.com

Understanding the exam retake policy

The following wait times are required after failing an exam:

  • The first time you fail an exam, you must wait 15 days.
  • The second time, you must wait 30 days.
  • The third time, you must wait 45 days.
  • The fourth time, you must wait one year.
  • The fifth time (or more), you must wait 90 days.

You will receive an email when you are eligible to schedule a retake exam. You can schedule a retake exam during the wait period, but you cannot sit for the exam until after the wait period has ended. Your exam retake count is only reset by passing an exam.

Schedule your exam
Click the link below to access the exam page where you will schedule your exam:

BIG-IP Administration Data Plane Concepts (F5CAB2)

After your exam