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F5user13_129592
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Apr 18, 2018

Configuring HA for an existing standalone BIG-IP LTM

We already have a standalone BIGIP LTM/ASM operating as a standalone. Now we have purchased another device and need to configure it as in HA for active-standby. Need guidance if the below procedure i...
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iaine
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Apr 18, 2018

Hi

 

I would configure config syc, failover network and mirroring ips on both devices prior to doing any HA handshakes between the two boxes. It is this config that determines how the boxes talk to each other.

 

You also missed out the most important step which should be No.1 - take a pre-change backup!

 

As long as you sync the config the correct way then you shouldn't overwrite anything.