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Mazen2006_14317's avatar
Mazen2006_14317
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Apr 10, 2014

Export config file of specific partition to a new F5 LTM

Hello,

I have a cluster of LTM (v11.2.1) with several partitions. I need to export two partitions to a new fresh f5 LTM and erase them from first cluster. Is there a simple method to import/export config file of these two partitions specifically? 

Existing: partition A, B, C, D, E, F all on LTM 1
Aim: partition A,B,C,D on LTM 1 and E,F on new LTM 2

Advice please!
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9 Replies

  • B_Earp's avatar
    B_Earp
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    Apr 10, 2014

    Hi,

     

    It depends what objects are in the partitions. If there is perfect separation - i.e. there is nothing in the common partition, then you could try to copy the /config/partitions/partition_name/bigip.conf & bigip_base.conf files onto the new box but it would most likely throw some errors. Some objects have to remain in the common partition - ssl certs etc.

     

    IMHO you would be better off installing the config on both boxes using the no-license switch:

     

    tmsh install sys ucs xyz.ucs no-license

     

    And then deleting the objects and partitions you don't want on the boxes.

     

    That is how I would do it anyway...

     

    KR,

     

    Ben

     

  • Mazen2006_14317's avatar
    Mazen2006_14317
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    Apr 10, 2014
    Hello,

ok to install the same config on the new box, but how should i do? the new box is a fresh one. Should i connect the new box to old one? 

Yours
  • ben_wyatt_12961's avatar
    ben_wyatt_12961
    Historic F5 Account
    Apr 10, 2014

    Make an archive ( system > Archives ) then copy it to the new unit and install using the no-license switch.

     

  • Mazen2006_14317's avatar
    Mazen2006_14317
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    Apr 22, 2014

    Hello,

     

    I have 8 partitions on my LTM (version 11.2.1). How can i create an archive of the global configuration? I need to know if i go On partition common, and choose system > Archives > create, does this create an archive of the conf of all the partitions or only of common?

     

    Advice Please!

     

    • Mazen2006_14317's avatar
      Mazen2006_14317
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      Apr 22, 2014
      So if i create an Achive from the Configuration Utility : system > Archives > create, i should obtain a file that contains the global conf of my LTM?
    • Mazen2006_14317's avatar
      Mazen2006_14317
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      Apr 22, 2014
      So if i create an Achive from the Configuration Utility : system > Archives > create, i should obtain a file that contains the global conf of my LTM?
  • nitass's avatar
    nitass
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    Apr 22, 2014

    So if i create an Achive from the Configuration Utility : system > Archives > create, i should obtain a file that contains the global conf of my LTM?

     

    yes