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Getting started with the python SDK part 6: transactions

In the last article we looked at request parameter options. In this article we'll look at how to use transactions with the python SDK. Before we dig into the SDK implementation, let’s take a look ...
Published Sep 13, 2018
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Interesting, we fragmenting ltm configuration to domains, basically: route-domain + partition + vlans + bunch of VIPs.

 

Right now we create "domain" semi-automatically, you need to login to both active/standby LTMs and start creating vlans/route-domain/partition/self_ips on both, then check if everything in sync and start creating the floating part.

 

we have a script that generates configuration and admin need run multiple config merge commands in sequence to apply it. It pretty risky even with verify. easy to mess up order.

 

Do you think iControl REST with transactions would be the best way to fully automate this process? can I create global objects (vlans, self ips, route domain) with it.

 

Thank you