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rabid_gerbil_26
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Mar 29, 2017

Why upgrade to F5 BIG-IP LTM version 13?

Out current version of our F5 BIG-IP LTM appliances are all v11.x (latest availalble). I've been trying to evaluate the new full version upgrades of v12.x & v13.x and validate why I should suggest to...
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BigD_300005
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Mar 29, 2017

I did talk to someone that will remain nameless with F5 that didn't see any reasons for moving to v13 at this time. However, if you are still on version 11, you'll probably find an easier reason to upgrade to v12.

 

https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/products/big-ip_ltm/releasenotes/product/relnote-ltm-12-0-0.htmlrn_new

 

Also want to recommend that you should probably wait for at least one hot fix to come out for v13 before even considering the upgrade.

 

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rabid_gerbil_26
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Mar 29, 2017

Yes I agree, I suppose this question is a bit larger than just a simple yes you should vs no you shouldn't. I more curious about you and/or others take on why upgrading to v12 or v13 was a decision you made. Sometimes people upgrade to upgrade... but most of the time upgrades are due to certain reasons.

 

I am reading through both the 12 & 13 RN and system guides, along with opinions from others such as yourself. Trying to determine if we would benefit from upgrading or if we would be upgrading to just upgrade.

 

I truly appreciate you taking the time to answer and express your thoughts and opinions.