F5 BIG-IP® Upgrade

Manual to Automated

Upgrading F5 BIG-IP® or Nginx devices to the latest version is a time-consuming and complex process. It starts with pre-migration validation checks and then moves on to taking UCS back-ups, storing and managing UCS files, updating configuration files, and prepping the system for a post-migration validation check. Upgrading these devices manually can be daunting and requires a lot of time. [Yes, we checked, in many cases, it can take not just days, but months].

In this guide, we will examine how you can use an ADC management and automation solution for a seamless upgrade/migration to F5 latest platforms. [Let’s make it simple for you]

You will learn how to:

  • Identify which F5 and/or Nginx devices need an upgrade
  • Perform a seamless upgrade of F5s without any downtime
  • Check if your F5 is already upgraded or not