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Description

The F5 Distributed Cloud Platform offers enhanced features, robust security measures, and streamlined operations superior to those provided by native cloud services. This platform is specifically designed to cater to distributed applications operating in multi-cloud, on-premises, and edge settings. As software applications transition into microservices and increasingly rely on APIs, the emergence of complex and highly distributed architectures brings about challenges, escalated costs, and heightened risks. To effectively deliver applications, it is necessary to deploy and manage various appliances, software, and connectivity services. Conventional CDNs and hub-and-spoke networks fall short when it comes to supporting immersive or large-scale SaaS applications. With differing APIs, policies, and levels of observability, there is a pressing need for significant investments in automation. Applications that are distributed across various environments often face unequal protection levels. Furthermore, achieving alignment among DevOps, NetOps, and SecOps during service provisioning and security poses significant challenges, particularly when relying on ticket-based workflows, which can hinder efficiency and responsiveness. Addressing these complexities is crucial for optimizing the management of distributed applications.

Description

IBM® Cloud Automation Manager is a versatile, self-service management solution designed for multi-cloud environments, operating on IBM Cloud Private, which equips both developers and administrators to fulfill organizational needs. This platform enables seamless management and service delivery through comprehensive automation, while also allowing developers to create applications that adhere to corporate policies. By leveraging the power of IBM Watson®, users can optimize their operational landscape in just a few minutes. It provides the necessary flexibility for hybrid IT setups, enhances efficiency via self-service capabilities, and ensures governance through robust, enforceable policies along with insightful intelligence to maintain a secure and compliant IT framework. Additionally, developers gain the convenience of self-service access and the ability to automate the entire application lifecycle through the use of prebuilt automation packs, ultimately fostering a more agile and responsive development environment. With these features, organizations can not only streamline their processes but also ensure that their IT operations remain secure and compliant.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Terraform Yes 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Datadog Yes 
F5 Distributed Cloud App Stack Yes 
F5 Distributed Cloud CDN Yes 
F5 Distributed Cloud Client-Side Defense Yes 
F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer Yes 
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
HashiCorp Consul Yes 
IBM Cloud No 
IBM Cloud Red Hat Openshift Yes 
Kubernetes Yes 
Linkerd Yes 
Opsgenie Yes 
PagerDuty Yes 
Slack Yes 
Splunk APM Yes 
VMware Cloud Yes 

Integrations

Terraform Yes 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
Datadog No 
F5 Distributed Cloud App Stack No 
F5 Distributed Cloud CDN No 
F5 Distributed Cloud Client-Side Defense No 
F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer No 
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
HashiCorp Consul No 
IBM Cloud Yes 
IBM Cloud Red Hat Openshift No 
Kubernetes No 
Linkerd No 
Opsgenie No 
PagerDuty No 
Slack No 
Splunk APM No 
VMware Cloud No 

Pricing Details

$25 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

F5

Founded

1996

Country

United States

Website

www.f5.com/products/distributed-cloud-services/platform-overview

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/us-en/marketplace/cognitive-automation

Product Features

Cloud Management

Access Control No 
Billing & Provisioning No 
Capacity Analytics No 
Cost Management No 
Demand Monitoring No 
Multi-Cloud Management No 
Performance Analytics No 
SLA Management No 
Supply Monitoring No 
Workflow Approval No 

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