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Creating a F5 BIG IP connection​

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Using Username & password​

To create the connection you need:
  • An API Address.
  • A Username
  • A Password
The username and password are similar to the username and password which are used to log in to the instance via the GUI.

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Creating your connection​

  1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
  2. Select the F5 BIG IP icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
  3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
  4. Select Username & Password as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.