Lab 5.2 - Upload RPM package to BIG-IP using the GUI
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Now that we're able to manage iControl LX Extension RPM packages in the GUI, let's upload an RPM package to the BIG-IP.


Task 1 - Upload RPM package to BIG-IP
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#. In your web browser, navigate to BIG-IP: ``https://10.1.1.245/``

#. Navigate to Main > iApps > Package Management LX then select Import from the right.

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#. Select "Choose File" and navigate to Desktop and select:

   ``SecurityAdd-0.2-002.noarch.rpm``

#. Select "Upload" and the RPM package will be added to the BIG-IP.

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   .. NOTE:: You can also create and upload RPM packages using BIG-IP iControl
      REST. See the following article on DevCentral: `Deploying an iControl Extension`_

   .. _Deploying an iControl Extension: https://devcentral.f5.com/Wiki/iControlLX.HowToSamples_deploy_icontrol_extension.ashx

#. You will now see the package installed on the BIG-IP.

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