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F5 201 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | F5 |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | F5 BIG-IP Administrator Exam 201 |
| Exam Number: | 201 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Performance-based (varies by delivery) |
| Related Certifications: | F5 Certified Technology Specialist (BIG-IP LTM) F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | F5 BIG-IP LTM Essentials Training |
| Exam Registration: | F5 Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or authorized testing center (varies by region and provider availability) |
| Pre Condition: | Basic networking knowledge recommended; familiarity with TCP/IP, HTTP, and load balancing concepts is helpful. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.f5.com/services/training-certification |
F5 201 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: BIG-IP System Overview | - F5 architecture and product family overview - Traffic management concepts (ADC fundamentals) |
| Topic 2: System Administration | - Device management and licensing - Initial setup and configuration - Software upgrades and UCS backups |
| Topic 3: Security and SSL Offloading | - SSL termination and certificates - Basic security features on BIG-IP |
| Topic 4: Traffic Management (LTM Fundamentals) | - Virtual servers, pools, and pool members - Health monitors - Load balancing methods |
| Topic 5: Traffic Policies and iRules Basics | - Introduction to iRules scripting concepts - Traffic policies overview |
| Topic 6: High Availability | - Failover concepts and synchronization - Device Service Clustering (DSC) |
| Topic 7: Network Configuration | - VLANs and self IP configuration - Routing and gateway configuration |
Common Questions About the F5 201 Exam
What is the F5 BIG-IP Administrator exam all about?
The 201 exam is the official F5 exam behind the F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator certification, validating the skills measured by the F5 BIG-IP Administrator credential. It sits at the Associate level of the F5 certification program. It also connects to F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator, F5 Certified Technology Specialist (BIG-IP LTM), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
Are there any prerequisites for the 201 exam?
Basic networking knowledge recommended; familiarity with TCP/IP, HTTP, and load balancing concepts is helpful. Requirements can change when F5 revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the 201 exam?
You can book the F5 BIG-IP Administrator exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or authorized testing center (varies by region and provider availability). Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the 201 exam?
F5 recommends the following training resources for the F5 BIG-IP Administrator exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 255 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
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Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 201 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if F5 revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
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What topics are covered in the 201 exam?
The F5 BIG-IP Administrator exam blueprint is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Traffic Policies and iRules Basics
- High Availability
- Network Configuration
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
F5 BIG-IP Administrator Sample Questions:
Question #1
When can a single virtual server be associated with multiple profiles?
A. Often. Profiles work on different layers and combining profiles is common.
B. Rarely. One combination, using both the TCP and HTTP profile does occur, but it is the exception.
C. Never. Each virtual server has a maximum of one profile.
D. Unlimited. Profiles can work together in any combination to ensure that all traffic types are supported in a given virtual server.
Question #2
For a given Virtual Server, the BIG-IP must perform SSL Offload and negotiate secure communication overTLSvl.2only.
What should the BIG-IP Administrator do to meet this requirement?
A. Configure a custom SSL Profile (Server) and select no TLSvl in the options list
B. Configure a custom SSL Profile (Server) with a custom TLSV1.2 cipher string
C. Configure a custom SSL Profile (Client) with a custom TLSV1.2 cipher string
D. Configure a custom SSL Profile (Client) and select no TLSvl in the options list
Question #3
Refer to the exhibit.
During maintenance, the BIG-IP Administrator manually disables a pool member as shown.
What is the result?
A. All pool members stop accepting new connections.
B. The disabled pool member stops processing existing connections
C. All pool members continue to process persistent connections
D. The disabled pool member stops processing persistent connections.
Question #4
When configuring a pool member's monitor, which three association options are available? (Choose three.)
A. assign a monitor to the specific member
B. do not assign any monitor to the specific member
C. inherit the pool's monitor
D. configure a default monitor
E. inherit the node's monitor
Question #5
A BIG-IP Administrator is unable to connect to the management interface via HTTPS. What is a possible reason for this issue?
A. The IP address of the device used to access the management interface is NOT included in the "P Allow" list in the Configuration Utility.
B. The port lockdown setting is configured to Allow None.
C. The IP address of the device used to access the management interface is NOT included in the "httpd Allow" list in the CLI.
D. An incorrect management route is specified.
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: A | Question #2 Correct Answer: C | Question #3 Correct Answer: C | Question #4 Correct Answer: A,B,C | Question #5 Correct Answer: C |
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