F5 iRules Fundamentals

in this course we introduce iRules, how it works, what events we can match, commands and use cases

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Description

Developing iRules for BIG-IP


  • To get the most out of this course, you should have a basic understanding of the BIG-IP system.

    • BIG-IP Administration course is Mandatory Pre-Requisites for this course


This course will teach you how to develop and manage iRules on the BIG-IP platform. iRules are small, self-contained programs that can be used to customize the behavior of the BIG-IP system. They can be used to perform a variety of tasks, such as:

  • Logging traffic

  • Modifying headers

  • Generating responses

  • Redirecting traffic

  • Controlling access

  • And much more

The course will cover the following topics:

  • Introduction to iRules

  • The Tool Command Language (Tcl)

    • Control structures (IF, Switch)

    • Loop structures (For, Foreach, While)

  • iRule syntax and semantics

  • Common iRule events, functions, and variables

    • TCP/IP events and commands

    • Load balancing events and commands

    • HTTP events and commands

  • Error handling and debugging

  • Traffic redirection with iRules

  • Best practices for developing iRules

  • iRule priorities

  • Data groups

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Develop iRules to customize the behavior of your BIG-IP system

  • Manage iRules using the BIG-IP GUI and CLI

  • Troubleshoot iRule problems

  • Apply best practices for developing iRules

  • Apply real-world examples of iRules to your own environment

This course is designed for system administrators and network engineers who want to learn how to use iRules to customize the behavior of the BIG-IP system.


In addition to the topics listed above, the course will also cover the following:

  • How to use iRules to monitor traffic

  • How to use iRules to control access

  • How to use iRules to optimize performance

  • How to use iRules to troubleshoot problems

The course will also include a number of real-world examples of how iRules can be used. These examples will help you understand how iRules can be used to solve specific problems.

What You Will Learn!

  • Develop iRules to customize the behavior of your BIG-IP system
  • Manage iRules using the BIG-IP GUI and CLI
  • Work with iRule Events, Commands, and Functions
  • Apply best practices for developing iRules
  • Troubleshoot iRule problems

Who Should Attend!

  • BIG IP Administrators
  • WAF Experts
  • Load Balancer Administrators