This extension documentation is now deprecated and will no longer be updated. We recommend using the new F5 BIG-IP LTM extension for improved functionality and support.
Learn how to monitor F5 BIG-IP LTM devices using the F5 LTM ActiveGate extension.
iControl_REST_API_User role. For F5 version 13.1+, any user with the access to the objects to monitor is sufficient. For more information, see K84925527: Overview of iControl permissions.In Dynatrace Hub, select F5 BIG-IP.
Select Download to get the extension ZIP file. Don't rename the file.
Unzip the ZIP file to the plugin_deployment directory of your ActiveGate host.
Restart the Dynatrace Remote Plugin Module service.
systemctl restart remotepluginmodule.service
sc stop "Dynatrace Remote Plugin Module"sc start "Dynatrace Remote Plugin Module"
In Dynatrace, go to Settings > Monitoring > Monitored technologies and select Add new technology monitoring > Add ActiveGate extension.
Select Upload extension and upload custom.remote.python.f5rest.zip.
Enter the endpoint information requested for connecting to F5 device:
Setting
Details
Endpoint name
Enter a meaningful endpoint name.
Username
The username for connecting to the iControl REST API. The account must be an admin account or non-admin account with the iControl_REST_API_User role).
Password
The account password.
Use token authentication
Use token authentication instead of direct connection (required for LDAP-integrated and non-admin users, but may also be used with admin accounts).
Hostname/IP of management interface
The hostname/IP where the management interface is listening, defaults to port 443 (HTTPS).
Require a valid SSL certificate
Select if a valid SSL certificate is required. Note that even if the certificate validation is disabled the extension will still communicate via HTTPS, if the device is configured for that.
Path to a CA_BUNDLE file or directory
The absolute path to self-signed certificates of trusted CAs.
Enable debug logging
Select this only if a Dynatrace product expert requests it to investigate an issue.
Comma-separated virtual servers
Allows for filtering of the virtual servers that are to be monitored.
Comma-separated pools
Allows for filtering of the pools that are to be monitored.
Comma-separated nodes
Allows for filtering of the nodes that are to be monitored.
Comma-separated rules
Allows for filtering of the rules that are to be monitored.
Comma-separated profiles
Allows for filtering of the profiles that are to be monitored.
Comma-separated interfaces
Allows for filtering of the interfaces that are to be monitored.
Comma-separated partitions
Allows for filtering of the partitions that are to be monitored.
Comma-separated additional IPs
Allows for filtering of any additional IPs that are to be monitored.
Name of the group
If the device is part of a cluster, type the name here to group the devices in the Dynatrace web UI.
404 error when connecting to F5?
Starting in BIG-IP 11.6.0, a non-admin user account may be granted with the minimum permissions required to successfully query the iControl API (iControl_REST_API_User role). This role may be granted by a BIG-IP admin, using the following command:
curl -sk -u <admin_username>:<admin_password> https://localhost/mgmt/shared/authz/roles/iControl_REST_API_User -H "Content-Type: application/json" -X PATCH -d '{ "userReferences":[{"link":"https://localhost/mgmt/shared/authz/users/<username>"}]}'
See also Troubleshoot ActiveGate extensions.
The IP address of all network interfaces and the ports used by the services are automatically captured, as are the following metrics: