The OneFuse F5 Module for vRealize Automation sets a new standard in application delivery controller integration technology. F5 BIG-IP is now a first-class citizen in vRealize Automation with optional custom naming policies for F5 BIG-IP VIPs/Pools, IPAM integrations for F5 BIG-IP VIP assignment and DNS registration available out of the box.
Features and Capabilities
Provisioning
- Request to create a F5 BIG-IP VIP independently or as part of a vRealize Automation Composite Blueprint
- Capability to integrate naming standard/sequence definitions for F5 BIG-IP VIPs and Pools at request time
- Ability to pin/override/hide request form parameters per vRealize Automation Composite Blueprint, which can also be saved/exported
- Request to create a F5 BIG-IP VIP independently or as part of a vRealize Automation Composite Blueprint
- Associate machine components by linking to the F5 BIG-IP Virtual component in the vRealize Automation Blueprint Canvas
- Supports multiple DNS domains for optional DNS registration at request time
OneFuse RESTipes®
Control lifecycle and configuration parameters with full REST-based API support for F5 BIG-IP endpoints formatted in YAML or JSON. Providing the following capabilities:
- Create F5 BIG-IP VIPs/Pools/Nodes and assign Nodes to Pools
- Delete F5 BIG-IP VIPs/Pools/Nodes and unassign Nodes from Pools
- Use vRealize Automation properties defined on the F5 BIG-IP Virtual form component in the vRealize Automation Blueprint
- Use any dependent machine component(s) properties within the vRealize Automation Composite Blueprint
Time-to-Value Capabilities
- A three-tab design for better request visualization: VIP, Pool and Member
- Simple quick start install and upgrade process:
- Define F5 endpoint(s), drag, drop and modify the F5 Virtual component
- Link it to dependent machine components in the vRealize Automation Blueprint
- Provision
Advanced Features
- Integrate IPAM and/or DNS for F5 BIG-IP VIP assignment and DNS registration with Infoblox, BlueCat, Microsoft, SolarWinds, Men and Mice, BT Diamond IP at request time
- OneFuse Template Engine allows for static text in combination with vRealize Automation custom properties and/or custom logic
- Multiple vRealize Automation/vRealize Orchestrator instances and multi-tenant support
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