Configuring BIG-IP DNS Training – F5 302 Exam Preparation
This hands-on two-day course shows you how to deploy and run BIG-IP DNS so name resolution is faster and traffic is steered intelligently across data centers. It follows the outline of F5's Configuring BIG-IP DNS course and gets you ready for exam 302, which leads to the F5 Certified Technology Specialist, BIG-IP DNS credential. Every topic is backed by guided labs, so you leave able to run the platform in production, not just describe it.
The essentials
Publisher : F5
Certification : F5 Certified Technology Specialist, BIG-IP DNS (F5-CTS, DNS)
Exam code : 302
Duration : 2 days
Level : Intermediate
Formats : Live virtual class · In-person in Casablanca · On-site (intra-company)
Languages : French or English
Exam facts : Exam 302 BIG-IP DNS Specialist · 90 min · passing score 245 · proctored test center · English
Exam voucher: included or optional depending on the package — contact us.
Explain how DNS resolution works and where BIG-IP DNS fits in a multi-site design
Set up DNS listeners, caching and DNS Express to handle high query volumes
Build wide IPs and pools using static and dynamic load-balancing methods
Define servers, links and data centers and connect devices with iQuery
Protect zones with DNSSEC and apply traffic limits
Customize behavior with iRules and keep devices aligned through sync groups
Program
Getting started with BIG-IP
Initial setup and configuration
DNS resolution refresher
Accelerating name resolution
DNS listeners and server pool load balancing
DNS caching and DNS Express
First wide IPs
Intelligent resolution (GSLB)
Physical and logical components: data centers, servers, links
Metrics collection and iQuery
BIG-IP DNS, BIG-IP LTM and non-F5 servers
Pool and object status
Advanced load balancing
LDNS probes and metrics
Static, dynamic and Quality of Service methods
Query persistence and topology load balancing
Monitors
Security and customization
DNSSEC and traffic limiting
iRules
Sync groups
DNS over HTTPS support
Prerequisites
Solid networking basics: OSI model, routing, switching, TCP/IP and IP addressing
Hands-on experience configuring DNS servers is strongly recommended
For exam 302: a valid F5-CA, BIG-IP certification
Target audience
System and network administrators responsible for BIG-IP DNS
Engineers designing active multi-data-center architectures
Candidates for the F5-CTS, BIG-IP DNS certification
The exam
Exam 302 BIG-IP DNS Specialist lasts 90 minutes, is taken at a proctored test center in English, and F5 sets the passing score at 245. It checks that you can explain how a DNS query is processed, use ZoneRunner to manage records, configure and troubleshoot the service, and design a basic deployment. Passing it while holding a valid F5-CA, BIG-IP earns the F5 Certified Technology Specialist, BIG-IP DNS title, which is also a stepping stone toward some expert-level tracks. You book the exam separately, once you feel ready.
Preparation tips
Redo the GSLB labs with different load-balancing methods and watch how answers change
Download F5's 302 exam blueprint and tick off every objective
Practice reading dig output and BIG-IP DNS logs
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Is there an F5 701 exam?
No. F5 has never had an exam 701. The DNS specialty is covered by exam 302 BIG-IP DNS Specialist.
Do I need F5-CA before taking 302?
Yes. F5 states that a valid F5-CA, BIG-IP certification is required for the DNS specialist credential.
How does BIG-IP DNS differ from BIG-IP LTM?
LTM balances traffic across servers within a site, while BIG-IP DNS sends users to the best site through DNS answers.
Are two days enough to pass the exam?
The course covers the content, but personal lab practice and a blueprint review are still essential.
Is the course available in French?
Yes, we teach it in French or English, live online, in Casablanca or at your site. The exam itself is in English.