iApps LX GlossaryΒΆ
In the iApps LX documentation, the terminology is based upon implementing the feature using REST APIs.
Note
If you choose to use the BIG-IP GUI to create and deploy iApps LX block instances, note the different terminology as shown in the following table.
REST | Definition | BIG-IP GUI |
---|---|---|
template | Is a type of data block model, not instantiated | template |
package | An RPM file that includes the block template, JAVA script code (of the config,audit, stats processors), and custom GUI configuration | Package Management LX |
model | The model component of the iApps LX MVC architecture reflecting the JSON block | |
JSON Block | Structure that includes the template and the block instance | |
block instance | Instantiated JSON block data with custom variable configuration | Application Services LX |
State: unbound | Block instance, not yet deployed, no state change sent to the config processor | saved |
State: binding | Block instance currently being deployed, state change sent to the config processor | Deploy |
State: bound | Block instance successfully deployed,state is changed | successfully deployed |
State: error | Block instance failed to be deployed | error |