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LTM's full proxy architecture give users protocol awareness to control traffic for the most important applications. BIG-IP LTM also tracks the dynamic performance levels of servers, ensuring that applications are not just always on, but also are easier to scale and manage. BIG-IP LTM delivers SSL performance and visibility for inbound and outbound traffic, to protect the user experience by encrypting everything from the client to the server. With BIG-IP LTM, you get an enterprise-class Application Delivery Controller (ADC). You get granular layer 7 control, SSL offloading and acceleration capabilities, and advanced scaling technologies that deliver performance and reliability on-demand. The highly optimized TCP/IP stack combines TCP/IP techniques and improvements in the latest RFCs with extensions to minimize the effect of congestion and packet loss and recovery. Independent testing tools and customer experiences show LTM's TCP stack delivers up to a 2x performance gain for users and a 4x increase in bandwidth efficiency. Show More * * * ### 76.0 Nps Score Already have F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM)? ### All F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulPinned by G2Newest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsPinned by G2Discussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Pinned by G2 Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Pinned by G2 Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • over 3 years ago More Options - [ # What is LTM software? ](/discussions/what-is-ltm-software) What is LTM software? 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