Provisioning defines how BIG-IP allocates system resources to modules. The provisioning levels include:
Dedicated– allocatesallCPU, memory, and disk resources to a single module
Nominal– standard resource allocation balanced with other modules
Minimal– lowest level, used for basic utility needs
None– module disabled
Comprehensive / Maximal– not valid TMOS provisioning levels
Why “Dedicated” is correct
When a BIG-IP device is intended to runonly ASM(Web Application Firewall), the recommended way to maximize performance is to provision the module atDedicatedlevel.
WithASM: Dedicated:
ASM receives theentire hardware capacity
No other modules can or should be provisioned
This is explicitly recommended when a device is used solely as a WAF platform
Why other options are incorrect
B. Comprehensive / C. Maximal
These arenot valid provisioning modesin BIG-IP.
TMOS supports: Nominal, Minimal, Large (module-specific), and Dedicated.
D. Nominal
Shares resources with other modules
Does not provide full system performance
Not suitable when exclusive resource allocation is required
Thus,Dedicatedis the correct provisioning choice.
