Install and Configure F5 License Proxy

The F5 License Proxy (FLP) efficiently licenses and manages BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes instances across all the clusters. FLP is installed at a location accessible to F5 License Manager (TEEMs) and BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes instances to manage licenses efficiently and configured with licenses (JWT) obtained from F5. Users can license BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes clusters directly in FLP mode or switch an already licensed cluster (either in connected or disconnected mode) to FLP mode seamlessly.

The F5 License Proxy (FLP) can be installed in a virtual machine (VM) using the FLP QCOW2 or OVA image, or in a Kubernetes cluster using Helm charts. Follow the appropriate instructions below based on your platform requirements.

• Install FLP in a Kubernetes cluster using Helm charts

• Install FLP in a VM using the FLP QCOW2 or OVA image.

Install FLP in a Kubernetes cluster using Helm charts

The F5 License Proxy (FLP) is included in the BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes manifest file. FLP Helm charts, Docker images, and other utilities are available from the F5 Artifact Registry (FAR). After downloading the FLP Helm charts, Docker images, and other utilities, users can set up FLP based on their configuration needs, either by using the utility tool or automating the installation process as part of a CI/CD pipeline with the required tools, configurations, and scripts.

Task	Instructions
Preparing to Install F5 License Proxy (FLP) Before installing and configuring FLP, ensure you complete the tasks.	1. Prerequisites for FLP Configuration in a Kubernetes Cluster. 2. Download the Service Account Key. 3. Download the Manifest File. 4. Download the Helm charts
Install F5 License Proxy (FLP) using FLP Helm Charts Users can install and configure FLP either by using utility tool or automate the installation process as part of a CI/CD pipeline using the tools, configurations, and scripts. Choose the method that best suits your requirements.	Install the F5 License Proxy using setup utility. or Manually install the F5 License Proxy.
Configure a proxy	Configure a proxy using setup utility. or Proxy Configuration
Restore Root Certificates	Backup/Restore Root Certificate
Create FLP Debug Logs Archive	Create FLP Debug Logs Archive

Install FLP in a VM using the FLP QCOW2 or OVA image

Task	Instructions
Preparing to Install F5 License Proxy (FLP) in a VM Before installing and configuring FLP, ensure you complete the tasks.	1. Prerequisites for FLP Configuration in a VM. 2. Download FLP QCOW2 or OVA Image 3. Create a VM • Create a OpenStack VM or • Create a vSphere VM
Install F5 License Proxy (FLP) using FLP Image in a VM Users can install and configure FLP using utility tool in a VM	Deploy FLP Image in the VM
Reconfigure F5 License Proxy (FLP) Users can use the procedure to reconfigure Forward Proxy between FLP and F5	Reconfigure Forward Proxy between FLP and F5
Restore FLP Root Certificates	Restore FLP Root Certificates
Create FLP Debug Logs Archive	Create FLP Debug Logs Archive