F5 iapp 配置指南

F5 Deployment Guide

Deploying the F5 Analytics iApp Template

Welcome to the F5 deployment guide for deploying F5 BIG-IP for easy export of statistical data. This document contains guidance

on configuring the BIG-IP system with the Analytics iApp template. You can use this iApp template to marshal statistical and logging

data from the BIG-IP system. The iApp takes this data and formats it as a JSON object which is then exported for consumption by

data consumers, such as F5 BIG-IQ or applications such as Splunk

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The Analytics iApp allows you to configure several categories of data to be exported. For data consumers like Splunk, the iApp lets

you configure the network endpoint to which the data is sent.

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Important: Make sure you are using the most recent version of this deployment guide, available at

http://f5.com/pdf/deployment-guides/f5-analytics-dg.pdf

To provide feedback on this deployment guide or other F5 solution documents, contact us at solutionsfeedback@f5.com.

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F5 iApp is a powerful set of features in the BIG-IP system that provides a new way to architect application delivery in the data center,

and it includes a holistic, application-centric view of how applications are managed and delivered inside, outside, and beyond the

data center. For more information on iApp, see the White Paper F5 iApp: Moving Application Delivery Beyond the Network:

http://www.f5.com/pdf/white-papers/f5-iapp-wp.pdf.

The following are general prerequisites and configuration notes for this guide:

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The iApp template allows to you select the data format for the data consumer you are using, and then granularly select the type of

statistics and information you want to collect. The iApp produces a JSON file which can be used by your data consumer. If using

Splunk specifically, see Appendix: Using Splunk with the data on page 30.

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Configuring the Analytics iApp template

Use the following guidance to help configure the BIG-IP system with the iApp template.

The first task is to download and import the Analytics iApp template.

1. Open a web browser and go to downloads.f5.com.

7. On the Main tab, expand iApp, and then click Templates.

8. Click the Import button on the right side of the screen.

9. Click a check in the Overwrite Existing Templates box.

10. Click the Browse button, and then browse to the location you saved the iApp file.

11. Click the Upload button. The iApp is now available for use.

If you configured your BIG-IP system using a previous version of the f5.analytics iApp template, we strongly recommend you upgrade

the iApp template to the most recent version.

When you upgrade to the current template version, the iApp retains all of your settings for use in the new template. In some new

versions, you may notice additional questions, or existing questions asked in different ways, but your initial settings are always saved.

6. Review the questions in the new template, making any necessary modifications. Use the iApp walkthrough section of this guide

7. Click Finished.