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This is a script which will generate a report of the BigIP LTM configuration on all your load balancers making it easy to find information and get a comprehensive overview of virtual servers and pools connected to them.
This information is used to relay information to our NOC and developers to give them insight in where things are located and to be able to plan patching and deploys. I also use it myself as a quick way get information or gather data used as a foundation for RFC's, ie get a list of all external virtual servers without compression profiles.
The script has been running on 13 pairs of load balancers, indexing over 1200 virtual servers for several years now and the report is widely used across the company and by many companies and governments across the world.
It's easy to setup and use and only requires guest permissions on your devices.
Demo/Preview
Please note that it takes time to make these so sometimes they're a bit outdated and they only cover one HA pair. However, they still serve the purpose of showing what you can expect from the report.
Interactive demo
http://loadbalancing.se/bigipreportdemo/
Screen shots
The main report:
The device overview:
Certificate details:
How to use this snippet:
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Installation instructions
BigipReport REST
This is the only branch we're updating since middle of 2020 and it supports 12.x and upwards (maybe even 11.6).
Download: https://loadbalancing.se/downloads/bigipreport-v5.5.4.zip
Documentation, installation instructions and troubleshooting: https://loadbalancing.se/bigipreport-rest/
Docker support
This will be the recommended way of running bigipreport in the near future. It's still undergoing testing but it's looking really good so far.
https://loadbalancing.se/2021/01/05/running-bigipreport-on-docker/
BigipReport (Legacy)
Older version of the report that only runs on Windows and is depending on a Powershell plugin originally written by Joe Pruitt (F5).
BigipReport (Stable):
https://loadbalancing.se/downloads/bigipreport-5.3.1.zip
BigipReport (BETA): https://loadbalancing.se/downloads/bigipreport-5.4.0-beta.zip
iControl Snapin: https://loadbalancing.se/downloads/f5-icontrol.zip
Documentation and installation instructions:
https://loadbalancing.se/bigip-report/
Upgrade instructions
Protect the report using APM and active directory
Written by DevCentral member Shann_P:
https://loadbalancing.se/2018/04/08/protecting-bigip-report-behind-an-apm-by-shannon-poole/
Got issues/problems/feedback?
Still have issues? Drop a comment below. We usually reply quite fast. Any bugs found, issues detected or ideas contributed makes the report better for everyone, so it's always appreciated.
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Also trying out a Discord channel now. You're welcome to hang out with us there:
Code :
85931,86647,90730
Tested this on version:
13.0
- leo_graellsNimbostratus
Hello,
Here my powershell version :
`PS E:\wamp64\www> $PSversiontable` Name Value ---- ----- CLRVersion 2.0.50727.8762 BuildVersion 6.1.7601.17514 PSVersion 2.0 WSManStackVersion 2.0 PSCompatibleVersions {1.0, 2.0} SerializationVersion 1.1.0.1 PSRemotingProtocolVersion 2.1
I don't really need Irules informations, is it possible to disable it ? I have no pre execution check the script isn't working for me with the error reported to 1826 line 😕
Thanks Léo
There's the issue. :)
https://loadbalancing.se/bigip-report/Requirements <-- States that you need at least Powershell version 4.0. Upgrade and the script should work just fine. :)
Regarding the iRules. If you want to hide them there are examples at the bottom of the configuration file on how to do that. :)
/Patrik
- leo_graellsNimbostratus
Hello Patrik, thanks you !! It's working perfectly now :)
- Munawar_Khan_34Nimbostratus
Hi Patrik, I really appreciate your work and help. I was not aware it was testing appliance without the virtual server defined Now i can able to see the complete report without any errors. i was able to connect to ltm before. root cause there was no virtual servers in LTM. Thanks alot
No problem.
Leo, Munawar, glad it worked out in the end!
Feel free to hit the upvote button for any comments you feel was helpful, and please give the script a review if you're happy with it once you tried it. :)
/Patrik
Version 4.7.0
There's an option to export the current search to CSV. Please note that only the visible rows will be exported, so if you want it all you must use the pagination dropdown meny and select all.
To take part of this feature you must update the configuration file with the ExportLink section.
Feedback is welcome as always. And if you like the report, please submit a review by selecting the stars at the top. :)
/Patrik
Version 4.7.1
Support for monitors using HEAD instead of get. Note the previous comment regarding configuration file updates.
/Patrik
Version 4.7.2
This version has two of the most requested things from the survey:
- CSV export
- Multiple configuration files.
Example on how to use an alternate configuration file:
.\bigipreport.ps1 -ConfigurationFile 'C:\Scripts\bigipreportconfig2.xml'
The script defaults to
so there is no need to change the scheduled tasks unless you need this feature."$PSScriptRoot\bigipreportconfig.xml"
/Patrik
- PhilShannon_334Nimbostratus
I upgraded to 4.7.2, works great. Can you give me a clue for how to export to CSV? Can't seem to find the option. I confirmed that ExportLink setting is enabled. thanks
Hi Phil
Did you update the web content folders too (js, css, images)? Also, force a reload of the page and clear the cache?
Here's a screen shot with the location:
/Patrik