Video Article Lightboard Lessons: Nagle's Algorithm Updated 06-Oct-2016•Originally posted on 27-Jul-2016 by Jason Rahm F5 article application delivery lbl tcp tmos In this episode of Lightboard Lessons, Jason walks through the basics of Nagle’s algorithm: what it is, why it exists, why it matters, a potential problem, and how customizations by the BIG-IP TCP stack can help. Resources IS TCP’s Nagle Algorithm Right for Me? 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