BIG-IP Next modules Ansible collection¶
This collection focuses on managing F5 BIG-IP Next instances via BIG-IG Next Central Manager declarative API. The collection includes key imperative modules as well for managing resources and operational tasks outside of declarative workflows. Examples include actions such as saving config, backing up config.
BIG-IP Next uses a combination of BIG-IP Next Central Manager and BIG-IP Next instances to implement application delivery and security. The BIG-IP Next Central Manager manages the BIG-IP Next instances, assuming responsibility for all administrative and management tasks. The BIG-IP Next instances, responsible for data processing, provide robust automation capabilities, scalability, and ease-of-use for organizations running applications on-premise, in the cloud, or out at the edge.
Version compatibility matrix¶
Warning
This collection is in beta so information provided here is subject to change.
BIG-IP Next versions supported by these Ansible collection versions.
| BIG-IP Next | BIG-IP Next Ansible Next Collection |
|---|---|
| > 20.1.0 | >= 1.0.0 |
To use F5 BIG-IP Next modules declarative collection for Ansible resources, refer the following documentation.
- Install guide for F5 BIG-IP Next Collection
- F5 HTTPAPI connection plugin guide
- Setup guide - example playbook
- Module user guides for F5 BIG-IP Next and F5 BIG-IG Next Central Manager
- Plugin user guides for F5 BIG-IP Next and F5 BIG-IG Next Central Manager
- Enhanced Logging
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