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Herman2024
Cirrus
CirrusCan import iSeries 4000 config (OS ver 1.3.x) to rSeries 5000 (f5os-a 1.5.2)?
hi, can anyone please advise whether can import iSeries 4000 config to rSeries 5000? And what I know is iSeries is using TMOS, and rSeries is using velOS, what are the difference between them? Need to study new os commands? thanks in advance!
Yes, it is possible to migrate/import from iSeries to rSeries.
In my view, F5OS would be our Kubernetes-based virtualizer, allowing us to create tenants in the same way we used to with vCMP guests. The BIG-IP tenant is managed in the same way as a vCMP guest is managed today on VIPRION or iSeries.
A major difference between rSeries and iSeries is the introduction of a new Kubernetes-based platform layer (called F5OS) with additional features, the new F5OS platform layer is leveraged in both VELOS chassis (F5OS-C), and rSeries appliances (F5OS-A).
You can find more details about the platform rSeries appliances F5OS-A - https://clouddocs.f5.com/training/community/rseries-training/html/introduction.html
You can find more details about the platform VELOS chassis F5OS-C - https://clouddocs.f5.com/training/community/velos-training/html/introduction.html
Compatibility matrix for creating BIG-IP tenants on F5OS - https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K86001294
For platform migration, I recommend using f5-journeys, which will help with UCS adjustments. Don’t forget to save the master key from iSeries and load it into the BIG-IP tenant on rSeries where you will restore the UCS. - https://github.com/f5devcentral/f5-journeys#readme
His link contains information that will help restore UCS files containing encrypted passwords or passphrases.
Display the master key on BIG-IP iSeries: f5mku -K
Rekey with the specified master key on the BIG-IP tenant in rSeries: f5mku -r key_value
- welinton_trigueiro
Yes, it is possible to migrate/import from iSeries to rSeries.
In my view, F5OS would be our Kubernetes-based virtualizer, allowing us to create tenants in the same way we used to with vCMP guests. The BIG-IP tenant is managed in the same way as a vCMP guest is managed today on VIPRION or iSeries.
A major difference between rSeries and iSeries is the introduction of a new Kubernetes-based platform layer (called F5OS) with additional features, the new F5OS platform layer is leveraged in both VELOS chassis (F5OS-C), and rSeries appliances (F5OS-A).
You can find more details about the platform rSeries appliances F5OS-A - https://clouddocs.f5.com/training/community/rseries-training/html/introduction.html
You can find more details about the platform VELOS chassis F5OS-C - https://clouddocs.f5.com/training/community/velos-training/html/introduction.html
Compatibility matrix for creating BIG-IP tenants on F5OS - https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K86001294
For platform migration, I recommend using f5-journeys, which will help with UCS adjustments. Don’t forget to save the master key from iSeries and load it into the BIG-IP tenant on rSeries where you will restore the UCS. - https://github.com/f5devcentral/f5-journeys#readme
His link contains information that will help restore UCS files containing encrypted passwords or passphrases.
Display the master key on BIG-IP iSeries: f5mku -K
Rekey with the specified master key on the BIG-IP tenant in rSeries: f5mku -r key_value
Herman2024Thanks a lot Welinton for your kind advice!