Configuring BIG-IP AFM: Advanced Firewall Manager
This page provides information on how to purchase training for this course. It includes a description of the course, suggested prework, any required prerequisites, and links to purchase based on modality.
Key Info
COURSE ID:
F5-TRG-BIG-AFM-CFG
PRODUCT FAMILY:
BIG-IP
TITLE:
Configuring BIG-IP AFM: Advanced Firewall Manager
COURSE LEVEL:
Core
MODALITY:
Self-Directed Training (SDT), Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
LENGTH (DAYS/HOUR):
ILT - 2 Days
SDT - 12 Hours
LANGUAGES:
ILT - English
SDT - English
PRICE ($$/TU):
ILT - $2640 USD/44 TUs
SDT - $600 USD/10 TUs
CONTAINS HANDS-ON LABS?:
Yes
SDT details
This course uses a combination of narrated video and reading lectures with accompanying lab exercises to give participants experience in configuring the BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager system. Students are introduced to the AFM product and user interface, then step through the various functionality of the system which is divided into learning modules. The modules explain and illustrate the core functionality of Network Firewall, Denial of Service or DoS protection, and IP Intelligence. In addition, several other features of the AFM product are covered.
This course is intended for system and network administrators responsible for the configuration and ongoing administration of a BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) system.
ILT details
Learn how to deploy and operate BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager to protect a data center against incoming threats that enter the network at layers 3 and 4 on common protocols including HTTP, SIP, SSH, SSL, and others. Using a mix of lectures and hands-on lab exploration, gain experience implementing comprehensive protection against attacks from rapidly changing IP addresses by applying the latest threat intelligence, and by anticipating, detecting, and responding to attacks before they hit data center targets. Practice using hardware-based DDoS mitigation that scales to prevent high-volume, targeted, network flood attacks—while allowing legitimate traffic to flow without compromising performance or degrading the user experience. Observe malicious network activity in real time as you assume the role of an attacker.
F5 recognizes the importance of visibility, analytics, and reporting regarding attack evolution, attack mitigation, and overall firewall health. Plenty of time is dedicated to analyzing reports. Learn how to retrieve clear, concise, and actionable information highlighting attacks and trends with detailed drill-down and page-view capabilities.
This course is intended for system and network administrators responsible for the configuration and ongoing administration of a BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) system.
Prior Knowledge
Students must complete
The following free Self-Directed Training (SDT) courses, although optional, are helpful for any student with limited BIG-IP administration and configuration experience:
The following premium Self-Directed Training (SDT) course, although optional, is also recommended before taking this course:
General network technology knowledge and experience are recommended before attending any F5 Global Training Services instructor-led course, including OSI model encapsulation, routing and switching, Ethernet and ARP, TCP/IP concepts, IP addressing and subnetting, NAT and private IP addressing, NAT and private IP addressing, default gateway, network firewalls, and LAN vs. WAN.
Register for your course
To view and/or purchase the SDT Course click here: View SDT Please find below the current active sessions for the ILT. If there are no sessions listed below and you would like to register your interest in attending the ILT version of this course please email: support@mail.education.f5.com Configuring BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) - UK Virtual (May 27, 2026): View ILT Configuring BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager (AFM) - UK Virtual (Feb 25, 2026): View ILT