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Dennis_Caffi_11
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Dec 18, 2013

Problem adding network interface to VM for Big-IP 11.3

I'm trying to add some interfaces to our Big-IP VM and it isn't going well. When I add the interfaces, we already have 4 defined, we lose access to the configuration GUI and SSH access to the VM. The...
BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM)
management
security
TMSH
Willian_Guilher's avatar
Willian_Guilher
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Apr 09, 2014

Here is the secret: When you go to generate the license key, make sure to select everything EXCEPT the option App Mode (TMSH Only, No Root/Bash). If you select this option, the BIG-IP will not allow you to change the root password during the set up utility and will also prevent you from interactively login into the CLI. By not selecting the above option, you will be able to change the root password by going to System >> Platform.

 

I hope this helps.