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CirrostratusConfiguration migration
I have BIG-IP 3400 Series that running the BIG-IP version 9.x. So the new device is BIG-IP 4200v series that running the BIG-IP version 11.3.0. I know if i upgrade the BIG-IP from 9.x to 10.x and 10.x to 11.3.0 the configuration automatically migrated. But i not need to do that. If i need to migrate configuration from 9.x to 11.3.0. directly.
Do you have any solution for migrate only configuration from 9.x to 11.3.0?
Please let me know if you not understand my question.
2 Replies
Michael_YatesNimbostratus
Hi Nut,
I would highly recommend that you reconsider what you are attempting to do (jump from v9.x.x to v11.3.x). The differences between these two version could only be described as "drastic".
The only way I could even think that what your doing could be successful would be if you did the migration by hand (one item at a time) because the configuration file format is so different. However, even doing that would require that you modify all of your monitors and iRules (for CMP Compatibility).
My suggestion for you would be to do the following: 1. Upgrade your 3400 to v10.2.4 2. Downgrade your 4200 to v10.2.4 3. Migrate your configuration file from your 3400 to your 4200. 4. Upgrade your 4200 with your migrated configuration to v11.3.x.
The upgrade from v9.x.x to v10.2.4 will take care of a lot of your monitors and give you the opportunity to check any of your iRules for deprecated commands and CMP Compatibility.
The upgrade from v10.2.4 to v11.3.x would put you in a situation where you could use the experiences of others and F5 Support to get you through any other configuration load issues that you may encounter.
Best of luck.
David__PaschAltostratus
Mike Yates is on the money, as always.
The only point I would add is,..If you choose to do this manually, you can implement your VIPs in 11 via iApps. This migration would be much more difficult, but you may have motivations to get the configuration into iApps for future operational efficiencies. Just a thought.
