F5 Analytics and Visibility Solutions > Insight Fleet Mgmt Lab: Software Upgrades, Updates, and Patching Source | Edit on
Getting Started¶
Lab Environment Prerequisites¶
Before starting the software upgrade walkthrough labs, ensure you have access to the following lab components:
- F5 Insight Management Console: Version 1.2.1 or later.
- Administrative Credentials: Role permissions granting full software file and job orchestration privileges.
- Target BIG-IP Instances:
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bigip-01.lab.local(Standalone / Active) *bigip-02.lab.local(Standalone / Standby) *ha-pair-01a.lab.local&ha-pair-01b.lab.local(Configured High Availability Pair) - Downloaded Software Packages:
* Base TMOS ISO image:
BIGIP-17.1.1-0.0.6.iso* Public Certificate:BIGIP-17.1.1-0.0.6.iso.pem* Digital Signature:BIGIP-17.1.1-0.0.6.iso.sig
Workflow Summary¶
| Step | Phase | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Image Management | Centralize and validate ISO software images, signatures, and certificates in F5 Insight. |
| 2 | Software Distribution | Pre-stage ISO files onto managed BIG-IP target instances before maintenance windows. |
| 3 | Software Installation | Perform orchestrated rolling or parallel software upgrades with health checks and optional human-in-the-loop pauses. |
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