F5 delivers symmetric Web acceleration

Network Optimization This newsletter is sponsored by Confio Software Reduce IT Investment with Proper Oracle Performance Tools What do you do when your network faces high wait times, dropped sessions, and application lock-ups? Typically the reaction is to spend on expanded server hardware capacity, additional Oracle licenses, installation and project management costs. Utilizing Ignite for Oracle from Confio has demonstrated the ability to cut Oracle wait times by 30-90%. Read this white paper to learn how using Ignite, a typical organization can achieve a 35% performance improvement, generating ROI of 965% first year, based solely on reduced server investment. Network World's Network Optimization Newsletter, 08/07/07 F5 delivers symmetric Web acceleration By Ann Bednarz It’s not always necessary or feasible to deploy acceleration devices at every corporate site. But for those instances where it makes sense to have devices at both ends of key connections, F5 Networks now offers support for two-ended acceleration in its Big-IP gear. The new version of F5’s WebAccelerator software, unveiled late last month, can accelerate Web application traffic between two Big-IP devices. Customers can locate a device in a data center and in a remote office, for example, to speed end-users’ access to Web applications and content. “The new release of the Big-IP WebAccelerator enables customers to mix and match between the typical asymmetric Web connection or, for even greater WAN performance, connecting remote office locations in a symmetric deployment,” according to analyst Michael Brandenburg, who covers enterprise network systems at research firm Current Analysis. Manage Skyrocketing Storage The data on your network is growing at a rapid pace that's only going to increase. Download Network World's latest Executive Guide and get the practical, real-world advice and insider information you need to best manage and meet your storage demands and industry regulations. Click here to download. F5 says the technology is geared for remote and mobile users, however in a recent research brief, Brandenburg says the price tag makes it best suited for large remote locations. “…while the new functionality allows its customers to enjoy significant Web application performance increases at its remote offices, the costs of deployment will limit its deployment to larger enterprise locations,” Brandenburg says. Adding the WebAccelerator module to an existing Big-IP traffic management appliance costs $14,995. As a stand-alone appliance, the Big-IP WebAccelerator 4500 costs $39,995. For existing WebAccelerator customers, the new features are available as a free upgrade. Brandenburg recommends F5 find a way to lower those costs. “F5 should look to offer a scaled down version of the stand-alone appliance, offering enterprises the ability to achieve the performance gains of symmetric deployments in their small and medium-sized locations,” he says. “It would also allow smaller enterprises to take advantage of the appliance.” The new version of F5’s WebAccelerator module and WebAccelerator 4500 will be available in the third quarter, according to the company.   What do you think? Post a comment on this newsletter

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