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Can import iSeries 4000 config (OS ver 1.3.x) to rSeries 5000 (f5os-a 1.5.2)?
- Oct 30, 2024
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
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
- Herman2024Oct 31, 2024Nimbostratus
Thanks a lot Welinton for your kind advice!
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