I use BIG-IP DNS to replace our DNS servers.
Information Security Specialist at TCB
Good value for money and great traffic management
Pros and Cons
- "BIG-IP DNS's best feature is the Global Traffic Manager (GTM)."
- "BIG-IP DNS is more expensive than its competitors like Citrix, but it gives good value for money."
- "F5's technical support responds a little slowly."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
BIG-IP DNS's best feature is the Global Traffic Manager (GTM).
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been working with BIG-IP DNS for six to eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
BIG-IP DNS is stable.
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How are customer service and support?
F5's technical support responds a little slowly.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was easy and took around two days.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
BIG-IP DNS is more expensive than its competitors like Citrix, but it gives good value for money.
What other advice do I have?
I would give BIG-IP DNS a rating of nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Sr. Technical Specialist at a retailer with 10,001+ employees
Secure, easy to administer, and the speed of operations is good
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to administer."
- "The most valuable features are DNS security and the speed of operations."
- "Scalability is a concern, it could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is DNS security.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are DNS security and the speed of operations.
It is easy to administer.
What needs improvement?
Pricing could be reduced.
Scalability is a concern, it could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with F5 DNS Delivery for approximately two and a half years.
We are working with version 13.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a very stable device.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is not highly scalable because it's an appliance.
Scalability is a concern, and it needs improvement.
Most of the people in our company are using this solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is good. I would rate them an eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It is easy to set up.
We have a group of 15 administrators to maintain this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Cost is a factor. It is really costly.
Price is an area that can be improved.
What other advice do I have?
It's a good solution, I would recommend using this solution.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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