F5 BIG-IP Tenant Initialization: Step-by-Step Guide
1. Accessing BIG-IP System
Log in to the BIG-IP system using the management IP via a web browser or CLI.
2. Licensing and Activation
Apply the license key via the GUI or CLI.
Ensure the system can access the F5 licensing server for activation.
3. Network Configuration
Configure management IP, default gateway, and DNS settings.
Set VLANs and self IPs for traffic management.
4. Resource Provisioning
Allocate system resources (CPU, memory, disk) to modules like LTM, ASM, or DNS.
Use the GUI or CLI to enable and provision the desired modules.
5. Initial Setup of Partitions and Tenants
Create administrative partitions for isolating configurations.
For VELOS or rSeries platforms, set up tenants with assigned resources and virtual networks.
6. Configuring Basic Settings
Set up NTP, hostname, and time zone for system accuracy.
Apply device certificates for secure communication.
7. Deploying Virtual Servers and Pools
Create virtual servers to handle client traffic.
Configure pools and health monitors to ensure traffic is routed to healthy backend servers.
8. Testing and Validation
Verify tenant and network configurations.
Use tools like tcpdump or curl to test connectivity and application availability.
9. Save and Backup Configuration
Save the configuration changes (save sys config).
Export a UCS backup for recovery purposes.
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