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Robert_Luechte2
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Jun 12, 2015

Uniquely identify BigIP systems

Hi, In my environment I have, probably like most people, multiple groups of BigIP LTMs: Test, Production, and DR. I was wondering if someone has a way to make the config GUI look unique among the different environments, such as the word "Test" or "Production" next to the F5 logo. I am concerned that someone (probably me) will make a change to the wrong BigIP pair.

 

Thanks, Robert

 

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5 Replies

  • amolari's avatar
    amolari
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    Jun 12, 2015

    you can do that with 11.6 (HF4.. not sure about the previous HFs).

     

    Go to System / Preferences

     

    There is now a new option "Show Advisory Banner" to enable and then you can put a one-line text with a color. Very useful.

     

  • afedden_1985's avatar
    afedden_1985
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    Jun 12, 2015

    We use host names that include an identifier that means test or Prod to us. Another option is to add a unique custom banner in System > Preferences Security Banner Text To Show On The Login Screen Here you can add what ever you want and they will see it when they get the logon prompt. If they can't see that then they shouldn't be on the system.

     

  • Robert_Luechte2's avatar
    Robert_Luechte2
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    Jun 12, 2015

    Thanks for the suggestions. I was hoping for something on the main configuration page in addition to the login page. I'll keep looking, and in the meantime we'll be careful.

     

    • boneyard's avatar
      boneyard
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      Jun 13, 2015
      what amolari suggests is pretty clear on every screen.