Module 1: REST API Basics

In this module you will learn the basic concepts required to interact with the BIG-IP iControl REST API. Additionally, you will walk through a typical Device navigation.

This is a cut down version of the F5 Programmibility Super Net Ops training.

Note

The Lab Deployment for this lab includes a single BIG-IP devices. For most of the labs we will configuring the BIG-IP device (management IP and licensing have already been completed).

Note

It’s beneficial to have GUI/SSH sessions open to BIG-IP devices while going through this lab. Feel free to verify the actions taken in the lab against the GUI or SSH. You can also watch the following logs:

  • BIG-IP:
    • /var/log/ltm
    • /var/log/restjavad.0.log