Trust Your F5 to Kong Migration to Senior Engineers
Yes, migrating from F5 BIG-IP to Kong Gateway is a well-understood project. We map legacy iRules and routes to Kong plugins using a fixed 3-6 month scope with senior engineers, bridging your VIPs during transition.
The lowest-cost way off F5 BIG-IP: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support F5 BIG-IP → Kong Gateway after migration
- ✓Map legacy iRules to Kong plugins seamlessly
- ✓Bridge F5 VIPs during transition, zero downtime
- ✓Senior engineers, fixed timeline, fixed budget
- ✓Maintain security compliance throughout migration
- ✓40-70% savings on legacy support while migrating
- ✓24/7 US-based support post-migration
Complex iRules Translation
Your legacy TCL-based iRules are tightly coupled to F5 hardware. Mapping them to Kong plugins without breaking routing is risky and time-consuming.
F5 APM Authentication Flows
SAML and OAuth flows built on F5 APM require careful re-engineering. Improper migration can lead to security gaps and user lockouts.
Hardware Acceleration Dependency
F5's proprietary hardware-level acceleration is not replicable in software. You need a plan to re-architect performance-critical paths without regression.
F5 BIG-IP → Kong Gateway migration — your questions answered
How long does an F5 to Kong migration typically take?+
Our fixed-scope projects run 3-6 months with 3-4 senior engineers. The timeline depends on route complexity and iRules volume.
Can you map existing F5 iRules to Kong plugins?+
Yes. We decompose TCL iRules into Kong custom plugins or native plugins like Rate Limiting, ACL, and OIDC. We test route equivalence before cutover.
How do you handle F5 APM authentication during migration?+
We re-engineer SAML/OAuth flows using Kong's OIDC and LDAP plugins while maintaining legacy F5 VIPs for uninterrupted user access during transition.
What post-migration support do you offer for Kong Gateway?+
We provide Kong Gateway Support & Plugin Maintenance Services, including 24/7 US-based assistance and plugin updates, while you continue to phase out the legacy platform.
Start Your F5 to Kong Migration with Confidence
Let our senior engineers assess your current F5 BIG-IP environment and create a fixed-scope migration plan to Kong Gateway. You'll get a clear timeline, budget, and risk mitigation strategy. Schedule your free architecture assessment today.