Overview

F5 BIG-IP Automation Toolchain is a suite of automation tools designed to streamline the deployment and configuration of F5 application services. It leverages declarative interfaces to simplify and accelerate the provisioning, management, and visibility of BIG-IP devices and services, making it easier for DevOps and NetOps teams to integrate F5 solutions into their workflows.

Features

Declarative Onboarding

• Simplifies the provisioning of BIG-IP instances for Layer 1–3 services using a single JSON-based REST API call. Application Services 3 (AS3) Extension
• Provides a declarative interface for configuring Layer 4–7 application services, ensuring consistent and repeatable deployments. Telemetry Streaming
• Aggregates, normalizes, and forwards application statistics and events to third-party analytics solutions. Service Discovery
• Automates the management of pool members for applications deployed on-premises and in public clouds. Lightweight Configuration Management
• Offers a low-overhead mechanism for managing application-specific configurations on the BIG-IP platform. Visibility and Analytics
• Integrates with BIG-IQ Centralized Management to monitor and analyze application configurations, ensuring compliance and optimizing performance. Seamless Integrations
• Supports integration with CI/CD toolchains, orchestration systems, and third-party ecosystems like Ansible, Terraform, Splunk, Azure Log Analytics, and AWS CloudWatch.

Benefits

• Accelerated Deployment: Speeds up the deployment of critical application services with a declarative model.
• Reduced Complexity: Minimizes errors and complexity in provisioning and deployment processes.
• Enhanced Visibility: Provides comprehensive monitoring and analytics for better decision-making.
• Improved Efficiency: Streamlines the management of BIG-IP devices and services, saving time and resources.
• Seamless Integration: Ensures smooth integration with existing DevOps and NetOps workflows, enhancing overall productivity.