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F5 BIG IP F5 BIG IP

F5 BIG-IP is an application delivery controller that provides a range of services to optimize application performance, security, and availability.
It offers advanced features such as traffic management, load balancing, SSL offloading, and advanced security capabilities.
F5 BIG-IP is a scalable and customizable solution that can be deployed across different environments, making it a suitable choice for organizations of various sizes and types.

Creating a F5 BIG IP connection​

Using Username & password​

To create the connection you need:

  • An API Address.
  • A Username
  • A Password

The username and password are similar to the username and password which are used to log in to the instance via the GUI.

Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the F5 BIG IP icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select Username & Password as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.