You can download the OVA image and get the license here:ĭownload the BIG-IP VE OVA image, get a trial license (valid for 90 days) and install it in VMware Workstation. Please note that Ethan’s article is about getting a lab license for BIG-IP VE. If you want to know more about this F5 product, Ethan Banks has a great article about the BIG-IP VE. I had to download a trial version of VMware Workstation to install the OVA image. Why VirtualBox and VMware Workstation? Usually I have no problem to have my VMs in VirtualBox, but I could not successfully import the F5 BIG-IP VE OVA image in VirtualBox. GNS3 is version 1.2.1 which works perfect. F5 BIG-IP VE is a VM in VMware Workstation and integrated as a Cloud in GNS3.WIN2008 AD DC is a VM in VirtualBox and integrated in GNS3.WWW Servers are VMs in VirtualBox and integrated in GNS3.Client WIN7 is a VM in VirtualBox and integrated in GNS3.So, I did build the below topology in GNS3: Far from me the idea of becoming an expert on the first touch, but it’s nice to discover new technologies.īeside getting the F5 BIG-IP VE (Virtual Edition), running up VMware ( ESXi, Player, Fusion or Workstation) and starting the virtual machine I also wanted to emulate some kind of real environment to test. ![]() Lately I wanted to get a feeling how F5 BIG-IP works, you know, just to get familiar with its interfaces, rules and being capable of setting up a basic LTM or APM. In between spending time with my family, decorating the Christmas three and opening presents, I did find some time to play around with my hobby and testing something in the lab. I would like to start by saying Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays season to all.
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