In this post, I will be posting the various links I use in studying for the F5 TMOS Administration exam (Exam 201). This will include links from the F5 networks site, the F5 devcentral site (get a login if you don't have one), as well as other sites. This is not intended to be original study material, but rather a collection of jumping off points for your own click-read-learn journey.
Section 1: 19% Troubleshoot basic virtual server connectivity issues
- Objective 1.01 Given a connectivity troubleshooting situation, consider the packet and virtual server processing order.
Overview of packet tracing with the tcpdump utility
Overview of TCP connection set-up for BIG-IP LTM virtual server types
Manual Chapter: Introducing BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager
- Objective 1.02 Identify the reason for an unresponsive virtual server.
Troubleshooting LTM Monitors
- Objective 1.03 Identify the reason for an unresponsive pool member.
Troubleshooting health monitors
Overview of BIG-IP pool status
Determining which monitor triggered a change in the availability of a node or pool member
- Objective 1.04 Identify a persistence issue.
Sessions and Cookies and Persistence
Session Management
- Objective 2.01 Perform an End User Diagnostic and interpret the output.
- Objective 2.02 Interpret the LCD Warning Messages.
New front panel LED indicator behavior in BIG-IP version 9.x
The Activity LED operation on 8400 platforms
- Objective 2.03 Identify a possible hardware issue within the log files.
Monitoring & Managing LTM Log Files
- Objective 2.04 Perform a failover to a standby box under the appropriate circumstances.
Overview of Connection and Persistence Mirroring
Overview of Connection and Persistence Mirroring (11.x)
- Objective 3.01 Perform a packet capture within the context of a performance issue.
Capturing and viewing packets
Recommended methods and limitations for running tcpdump on a BIG-IP system
- Objective 3.02 Use BIG-IP tools in order to identify potential performance issues.
BIG-IP iHealth User Guide
Health and Performance Monitoring
- Objective 4.01 Verify remote connectivity to the box in order to determine the cause of a management connectivity issue.
Diagnosing Network Connection Issues
Defining Connectivity Options
About Network Access
- Objective 4.02 Check and interpret port lockdown settings in order to determine the cause of a management connectivity issue.
- Objective 4.03 Check and interpret packet filters in order to determine the cause of a management connectivity issue.
Configuring Packet Filters
Setting Up Packet Filtering
- Objective 4.04 Given the use of a remote authentication server, verify proper DNS settings in order to diagnose a connectivity issue.
Configuring Remote User Authentication and Authorization
- Objective 5.01 Identify the appropriate supporting components and severity levels for an F5 support ticket.
Information required when opening a support case for BIG-IP LTM or GTM
BIG-IP iHealth User Guide
Generating BIG-IP diagnostic data using the qkview utility (10.x - 11.x)
Information required when opening a support case for BIG-IP Analytics
F5 Networks Technical Support Overview
- Objective 5.02 Given an issue, determine the appropriate severity.
Guidelines and Policies
Tech Support Overview
- Objective 5.03 Provide quantitative and relevant information appropriate for a given issue.
- Objective 5.04 Given a scenario, determine the proper F5 escalation method.
- Objective 6.01 Review the network map in order to determine the status of objects on the box.
support.f5.com » Home » Supported Products » BIG-IP LTM / VE » BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager: Concepts
- Objective 6.02 Use the dashboard to gauge the current running status of the system.
Getting Started Guide, see 'Monitoring the BigIP System'
- Objective 6.03 Review log files in order to gauge the current operational status of the device.
- Objective 6.04 Use iApps Analytics to gauge the current running status of application services.
- Objective 7.01 Create and restore a UCS archive under the appropriate circumstances.
BIG-IP TMOS: Concepts v11.2 | Chapter 9: Archives
Overview of UCS Archives
Backing up and restoring BIG-IP configuration(11.x)
Backing up and restoring BIG-IP configuration(10.x)
Backing up and restoring BIG-IP configuration(9.x)
The UCS configuration archive restoration problem (disparate platforms)
Installing a UCS file containing an encrypted passphrase
Getting Started Guide v10.x | Preparing the System for Installation
Change in Behavior: Installing a UCS configuration archive now restores the full configuration
- Objective 7.02 Identify the components and methods associated with automating and scheduling tasks with the Enterprise Manager.
Enterprise Manager Administrator Guide v2.3.0
Enterprise Manager Getting Started Guide v3.0.0
Enterprise Manager Administrator Guide
Enterprise Manager Monitoring Network Health and Activity
- Objective 7.03 Automate and schedule tasks using Enterprise Manager.
Enterprise Manager Administrator Guide v2.3.0
- Objective 7.04 Manage software images.
Replacing a BIG-IP system in a redundant pair without interrupting service
Upgrading Active Standby Systems v11.0
Upgrading Active Active Systems v11.0
Managing BIG-IP product hotfixes (11.x)
Preparing the System for Installation
Booting the BIG-IP system in single-user mode
Performing a clean installation of BIG-IP version 11.x
Restoring the BIG-IP configuration to factory default settings 11.x
Upgrading the software version or applying a hotfix to BIG-IP GTM v10.x
Upgrading the VIPRION System
- Objective 8.01 Modify and manage virtual servers.
Overview of the BIG-IP HTTP class traffic flow
BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager v11.2: Implementations
Overview of the stateless virtual server
Overview of virtual server types for BIG-IP version 10.x
HTTP Basics I Web Based Training Course
HTTP Basics II Web Based Training Course
LTM Essentials Web-based Training Course
- Objective 8.02 Modify and manage pools.
BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager v11.2: Implementations
Pool member reselection options
LTM Essentials Web-based Training Course
Rich it's really a good studding script! Thanks for the encouraging material.
ReplyDeleteI recently passed the ADF Certificate Exam and I'm soon gonna try this one. As I understand the test is based alot on troubleshooting, monitoring, logging and some basic configuration of LTM, APM and EM. But still do I need to learn every single properties to all the settings for all the products? Kinda hard to tell exactly what the test will ask from me.
ReplyDeletewhat is the pass percentage for the ADF exam? i am also preparing for it
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ReplyDeletePassed 201 exam this morning. Questions were fairly ok, although bit confusing like Cisco MCQ's. I think 90 min is little bit tight for 80 MCQ's as few questions need more than a min to think(well atleast for me). Pretty much every question is from blueprint topics only. Good luck guys :-)
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ReplyDeleteSo, I just sat on the exam, and I have to say it was not easy at all. Time is little bit tight, and questions are really detailed. To pass this exam, I think that person has to have some hands-on experience with the TMOS. Anyway, going up to 301 :)
ReplyDeleteAt Last passed :D... going to get ready for the 301.. any blogs with materials for the 301a like this?
ReplyDeleteIs there ay simulation questions in 201 ? or just multiple choices as 101
ReplyDeleteWhat is the passing score for 201
ReplyDelete69% as all other exams.
DeleteCAn anyone tell me the prerequisites to write 301 exam? Also from where I can get study materials?
ReplyDeleteDetailed questions which need some good hands on experience to go past them quickly. Otherwise, 80 questions would take some alert brainstorming to be completed in 90 minutes; was tight for me. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThe content on this site pretty much covers it all, theoretically.
ReplyDeletefinally i passed the exam 201 and became " F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator" :) .. i would like to thanks Rich Hill for this useful guide .. good luck all ...
ReplyDeleteI just passed the 201 exam today. My success on this exam came from: Time management, over preparation (specially on subjects I felt I did not have the necessary grip), do not take easy subjects for granted, do and redo your vLabs as many times as necessary, use every single resource on the F5 DevCentral, AskF5, and Linkedin 201 Exam Group, ask questions on the DevCentral (There is no such thing as stupid question), and last but not least, be confident (no overconfident 'cause it may harm you). For those who have access to the Partner website, Eric Mitchell’s Bootcamp videos and his study guide were extremely useful in the entire process. #Towards300Level
ReplyDeleteHi William,
Deletecould you please give the exact URL for Eric Mitchell's bootcamp on partner website?
just passed 101 today... exam is very tricky and touch.. dont take this exam easy.. not a networking exam.. all about apps
ReplyDeletejust passed 101 today... exam is very tricky and touch.. dont take this exam easy.. not a networking exam.. all about apps
ReplyDeleteWas looking for studying guide for 201 and found this website. You have to register for an F5 account to access the resources such as Eric Mitchell's bootcamp videos and study guide.
ReplyDelete101 to me was tricky - some questions try to trick you while some answers try to trick you.
No memorization is needed accept for the various use cases for load balancing algorithms. Questions will ask under which scenario for which LB algorithm. (About 5?)
some questions are straight forward such as why is a particular IP address/subnet a problem? You have to know subnetting math to know it's actually a broad cast address. (Only 1 subnet math question).
About 2-3 HTTP error status questions..
Is there any Level 300 exam materials? Your study resources are great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing such a woderful document.
ReplyDeleteToday i am going to attend the 201 exam. will update the result.
Have you passed the exam ?
DeleteI have never come across a page on F5 TMOS Administration Exam Study Guide, although i have found many other kind of guides that students use to study for exams. I am very impressed with your post, it is a page that have been well crafted with a lot of professionalism. You can use a very beautiful Resin Baby Tabletop Craft to give your house a little change of looks.
ReplyDeletehey guys, for the newcomers visiting this site...more sections and content has been added to the guide....so be aware
ReplyDeleteThanks in Advance to the author of this Blog RICH HILL.I am starting to study for 201 exam and with the help of your blog for ADF 101 exam I am now on this stage preparing for the next cert :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot to this Blog!....another exam I passed, TMOS 201!..I have completed it Nov 27, 2018 and is now F5 Certified CA. Kudos to the author of this blog, it's really useful and it helps a lot!
DeleteEnjoy Studying...time to move to another vendor certification :)
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