
Chapter Intro
Intro - 2
The Configuration utility
The Configuration utility is a web-based application that you use to
configure and monitor the load balancing setup on the BIG-IP. Once you
complete the installation instructions described in this guide, you can use the
Configuration utility to perform the configuration steps necessary for your
chosen load balancing solution. In the Configuration utility, you can also
monitor current system performance, and download administrative tools
such as the SNMP MIB or the SSH client. The Configuration utility requires
Netscape Navigator version 4.7, or Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0
or later.
The bigpipe and bigtop command line utilities
The bigpipe™ utility is the command line counter-part to the Configuration
utility. Using bigpipe commands, you can configure virtual servers, open
ports to network traffic, and configure a wide variety of features. To monitor
the BIG-IP, you can use certain bigpipe commands, or you can use the
bigtop™ utility, which provides real-time system monitoring. You can use
the command line utilities directly on the BIG-IP console, or you can run
commands using a remote shell, such as the SSH client (encrypted
communications only), or a Telnet client (for countries restricted by
cryptography export laws). For detailed information about the command line
syntax, see Chapter 7, bigpipe Command Reference.
Using the Administrator Kit
The BIG-IP Administrator Kit provides all of the documentation you need in
order to work with the BIG-IP. The information is organized into the guides
described below. The following printed documentation is included with the
BIG-IP unit.
◆ Hardware Orientation Poster
This poster includes information about the BIG-IP unit. It also contains
important environmental warnings.
◆ Configuration Worksheet
This worksheet provides you with a place to plan the basic configuration
for the BIG-IP.
The following guides are available in PDF format from the CD-ROM
provided with the BIG-IP. These guides are also available from the first
Web page you see when you log in to the administrative web server on the
BIG-IP.
◆ BIG-IP Solutions Guide
This guide provides examples of common load balancing solutions.
Before you begin installing the hardware, we recommend that you
browse this guide to find the load balancing solution that works best for
you.
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