How to: Switch the BIG-IP Next Central Manager licensing mode between connected and disconnected¶
Overview¶
This procedure describes how to switch the licensing mode for the BIG-IP Next Central Manager (CM) between connected to disconnected modes.
Use the following prodedure to the change licensing mode of the CM through BIG-IP Next Central Manager GUI.
Procedure
Click the Workspace icon next to the F5 logo and then click System.
In CM Maintenance, select Properties.
You will see the Licensing Mode of the CM as either connected or disconnected mode.Click Manage, select Licensing Mode.
Select one of the following licensing modes based on your requirement:
a. Connected Mode to set the CM to a connected state. Connected mode can be enabled only if the CM can connect to the internet for all external communication.
b. Disconnected Mode to set the CM to a disconnected state. Disconnected mode can be enabled if the CM never connects to the internet.Note: To switch from disconnected to connected mode, the CM must have internet access. If not, the CM remains in disconnected mode to avoid errors.
Click Save Licensing Mode and then click Yes, Continue.
Result
You successfully changed the licensing mode for the BIG-IP Next Central Manager (CM).
Prerequisite
Authenticate with the BIG-IP Next Central Manager API. For details refer to How to: Authenticate with the BIG-IP Next Central Manager API.
Use the following APIs to change the mode of operation of the CM.
Check whether the CM is in connected or disconnected mode by sending the GET request to
system/license/config
endpoint.GET https://{{cm_mgmt_ip}}/api/v1/system/license/config
For more information about status of mode of operation of the CM, using BIG-IP Next Central Manager APIs, see OpenAPI Documentation.
Change the CM licensing mode by sending the PUT request to
system/license/config
endpoint.PUT https://{{cm_mgmt_ip}}/api/v1/system/license/config
For the request payload, use the following example, modifying the values as required. Change the
ModeofOperation
toconnected
ordisconnected
as per your requirement.{ "ModeOfOperation":"connected" }
For more information about changing the mode of operation using BIG-IP Next Central Manager APIs, see OpenAPI Documentation.
Check whether the status is changed by sending the GET request to
system/license/config
endpoint.GET https://{{cm_mgmt_ip}}/api/v1/system/license/config
Result
You successfully changed the licensing mode for the BIG-IP Next Central Manager (CM).
Next steps¶
How to: Activate BIG-IP Next instance licenses from BIG-IP Next Central Manager.
How to: Deactivate BIG-IP Next instance licenses from BIG-IP Next Central Manager.
How to: Switch BIG-IP Next instance licenses from BIG-IP Next Central Manager.
How to: Provision BIG-IP Next instance licenses from BIG-IP Next Central Manager.