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AltostratusJust wondering if I can use the backup/restore method to configure a new VE?
I have a virtual F5 LTM that Support is telling me is at "end of life", and will require me to purchase a new license for a new virtual setup. My question is this... Can I just spin up a new virtual, apply the new license, and then restore the backup.ucs file from the old unit to the new one? If not what is the preferred method to configure the new F5 and make it identical to the older one?
I have tried this method, however it looks like it is showing license out of date, so I have scratched everything and began again from the beginning.
Thank you,
Greg
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Daniel_EppersonEmployee
Our recommendation is to load the UCS on the new "device" with the no-license option.
tmsh load /sys ucs no-licenseSee also SOL12880: Configuring a replacement BIG-IP device after a Return Materials Authorization for more information.
ekaleidoCirrus
You'll have to specify no-platform-check from the command line. This will not load the config, though, because you will likely have discrepancies with interfaces (among other things). It will tell you what, and you can then open the config and manually make the edits to get the config to load.
