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Introduction
We’re pleased to announce the release of F5 Insight for ADSP v1.2.2. This release focuses on expanding software lifecycle management capabilities, bolstering installation durability, and giving administrators real-time control across complex environments.
F5 Insight for ADSP, a key component of the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP), helps teams monitor and secure apps that are spread across hybrid, multi-cloud and AI environments.
We’re pleased to announce the release of F5 Insight for ADSP v1.2.2. This release focuses on expanding software lifecycle management capabilities, bolstering installation durability, and giving administrators real-time control across complex environments. Key highlights include added support for TMOS Engineering Hotfixes, added support for F5OS-A / F5OS 2.0 update and patching workflows, and expanded Standalone/Bulk installation flexibility.
Key Highlights
Support for BIG-IP (TMOS) Engineering Hotfixes
F5 Insight v1.2.2 now supports updating BIG-IP software to Engineering Hotfix versions. You can distribute and install Engineering Hotfix software to your BIG-IP directly from within F5 Insight. Readiness checks, distribution logic, and installation support for TMOS Engineering Hotfixes are now supported.
This enables seamless deployment of specialized patches directly through F5 Insight.
Support for F5OS-A / F5OS 2.0
F5 Insight v1.2.2 now supports the installation of F5OS-A / F5OS 2.0 software patches and updates. (Major and Minor version upgrades are not yet supported). You can patch/update F5OS-A / F5OS 2.0 directly from within F5 Insight. F5OS-specific readiness checks are performed before and after installation to ensure a smooth update experience. The following are checked prior to and after an upgrade:
- cluster
- firmware_status
- fpga_status
- cores
- tenant_status
- service_pods.
Warnings and blocking events will be displayed directly within the Insight UI. The setup progress will display the status of the update with messages like the following:
“Upgrading Firmware…”
Expanded “Standalone / Bulk” Software Installations
F5 Insight version 1.2.2 updates the “Standalone” job type to a “Standalone / Bulk” type. These jobs can now be executed across target devices regardless of HA state (Active, Standby, or Standalone), surfacing helpful warnings when HA pair instances are selected while still allowing manual operator management. At the end of the day, this allows administrators the flexibility to: upgrade 20 Standby devices in one job, then manage failover independently, and then have another job to upgrade the now-Standby 20 devices. This wasn’t possible in v1.2.1 and prior.
Picking the Standalone/Bulk Job Type:
Warning & Tooltip when Active or Standby instances are in the ‘Standalone/Bulk’ job type:
Warning that must be acknowledged before the user can click the ‘Execute Job’ button:
Real-Time Instance Metadata Refresh
Adds a “Refresh” button on the instance table in the Software Installation job drawer. Admins can refresh real-time metadata (Instance Name, Active Volume, Target Volume, and HA state) before running patches or installations, ensuring that the instance details are current.
FQDN Support for LDAP and SAML Identity Providers
F5 Insight uses an external URL for LDAP and SAML authentication. By default, it uses the appliance IP address in these redirect URLs. If users access F5 Insight through a fully qualified domain name (FQDN), you should configure that FQDN as the external URL so that login redirects and callback URLs match the address in the browser.
In F5 Insight v1.2.2, you can configure the external FQDN through the UI or the REST API. The CLI script f5insight-set-fqdn is also available as a fallback option.
Using an FQDN is recommended for:
- TLS certificate hostname validation.
- Better user experience (friendly login URLs).
- Stable identity across IP changes.
Custom CA Certificates for LDAP/LDAPS Authentication
F5 Insight v1.2.2 supports custom Certificate Authority (CA) certificates to secure LDAP authentication. As an administrator, you can:
- Upload a CA certificate or CA bundle to the Trust Store.
- Select the uploaded CA when you configure an LDAP identity provider.
- Validate the LDAP server certificate for LDAPS connections using the selected CA.
Conclusion
F5 Insight for ADSP v1.2.2 accelerates threat remediation workflows and minimizes upgrade risks across BIG-IP and F5OS environments. By combining automated pre-and post-installation readiness checks with targeted TMOS hotfix support, real-time volume metadata verification, and flexible bulk execution, operations teams can confidently deploy updates, eliminate configuration drift, and maintain uptime during critical maintenance windows.
Upgrade today to the latest version of F5 Insight for ADSP and enjoy the following benefits:
- Support for TMOS Engineering Hotfixes
- Support for F5OS-A / F5OS 2.0 with specific pre/post readiness checks
- Expanded Standalone/Bulk software installation flexibility
- FQDN Support for LDAP and SAML Identity Providers
- Custom CA Certificates for LDAP/LDAPS Authentication
Related Content
F5 Insight v1.2.2 Release Notes and Security Updates
F5 Insight for ADSP – Initial Setup in VMware
F5 Insight for ADSP - A Closer Look