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Mayank_Shukla's avatar
Mayank_Shukla
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Aug 19, 2017

iControl vs. iApp

I need to understand the basic difference between iControl and iApp. Where can I get basic beginner's tutorial on these technologies with examples ?  
application delivery
iApps
iControl
Jad_Tabbara__J1's avatar
Jad_Tabbara__J1
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Aug 19, 2017

Hi Mayank,

 

The difference in one sentence.

 

iApp is used to deploy common applications behind the BIG IP using templates provided by F5.

 

iControl, are used to remotly manage configuration of the BIG IP using API calls

 

Example of possible operation :

 

  • create a monitor
  • delete a VS
  • list status of VS

Jaikumar shared good links to start

 

Regards