Featured Speaker: Tyler Nelson, Solutions Engineer, F5
Attendees joined Tyler Nelson, F5 Sr. SE (and former Army 25B IT Specialist, as well as former F5 architect for Army AvMC and PEO Aviation) to explore the Application Study Tool (AST). AST is a robust, open-source solution designed to elevate your F5 BIG-IP device performance monitoring. Leveraging leading open-source telemetry technologies, it collects, stores, and visualizes key performance data, empowering you to optimize and troubleshoot with confidence.
Attendees who joined learned about:
- Open Telemetry Collector: Seamlessly gather a comprehensive set of metrics from BIG-IP devices using the iControl REST API.
- Prometheus Integration: Store and analyze time-series data for in-depth insights.
- Grafana Dashboards: Get pre-configured, intuitive visualizations to monitor device and fleet performance in real-time.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deep insights into BIG-IP operations to improve troubleshooting and boost performance.
- Production-Ready Foundation: Use this tool as a launchpad for full-scale monitoring, with the flexibility to integrate with your existing monitoring stack via Open Telemetry Collector.
- Customizable to Your Needs: Tailor the tool to your operational requirements, from standard monitoring to advanced integrations.