Standard installation files are usually labeled with the version number followed by .iso (e.g., BIGIP-17.1.0-0.0.3.iso ).
Match the output string with the string provided on the MyF5 download page. If they do not match, delete the file and download it again. 🚀 Common Use Cases for the BIG-IP ISO
Get-FileHash C:\path\to\file\BIGIP-your-file-name.iso -Algorithm SHA256 Use code with caution.
Locate the navigation menu and select the section. (Note: In older portal iterations, this was known as the "F5 Downloads" or "Downloads site"). 3. Select Your Product Line
F5 provides MD5 and SHA-256 checksums on the download page for every file. How to verify on Linux/macOS: Open your terminal and run: sha256sum BIGIP-your-file-name.iso Use code with caution. How to verify on Windows: Open PowerShell and run: powershell
To upgrade a BIG-IP system, you upload the ISO file directly to the device's software repository via the Configuration Utility (GUI) or TMOS Shell (CLI). From there, you can install the image to a non-active boot location and boot into the new version. 2. Fresh Installation on Virtual Editions (VE)
Choose from the product family list. You will be prompted to select: