Merge Files

1. where are the different config files located?

2. are you aware of a parser that will generate merge files from the config files?

3. what is the format the merge files need to be in? i tested merging configuration using scf format and tmsh list format and both seem to be fine.

sol13408: Overview of single configuration files (11.x)

http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/13000/400/sol13408.html

BIG-IP and Merge File Configuration Changes by Michael

https://devcentral.f5.com/tech-tips/articles/big-ip-and-merge-file-configuration-changes

 scf format (tmsh save sys config file ... to create template format and use part of them when merging)

root@(ve11a)(cfg-sync Changes Pending)(Active)(/Common)(tmos) load sys config from-terminal merge
Enter configuration. Press CTRL-D to submit or CTRL-C to cancel.
ltm virtual /Common/bar16 {
    destination /Common/172.28.20.16:80
    ip-protocol tcp
    mask 255.255.255.255
    pool /Common/foo101
    profiles {
        /Common/http { }
        /Common/tcp { }
    }
    source 0.0.0.0/0
    source-address-translation {
        type automap
    }
    translate-address enabled
    translate-port enabled
    vlans-disabled
}
Loading configuration...
root@(ve11a)(cfg-sync Changes Pending)(Active)(/Common)(tmos)

 tmsh list format (tmsh list ltm to create template format and use part of them wheh merging)

root@(ve11a)(cfg-sync Changes Pending)(Active)(/Common)(tmos) load sys config from-terminal merge
Enter configuration. Press CTRL-D to submit or CTRL-C to cancel.
ltm virtual bar17 {
    destination 172.28.20.17:80
    ip-protocol tcp
    mask 255.255.255.255
    pool foo101
    profiles {
        http { }
        tcp { }
    }
    source 0.0.0.0/0
    source-address-translation {
        type automap
    }
    vlans-disabled
}
Loading configuration...
root@(ve11a)(cfg-sync Changes Pending)(Active)(/Common)(tmos)