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Run tmsh sys config file /var/tmp/backup.scf, which generates a single file with all configurations.
Set up your new F5 with appropriate routes, VLANS, SNAT pools etc.
Install all new SSL certs on the new F5 for every VIP. Don't try to import old ones.
Copy any objects you need from backup.scf to a new file, then edit file with needed changes.
To test if it will merge correctly with the new F5, run "tmsh load /sys config merge verify /var/tmp/bigip.conf.new". Using verify is crucial, because it doesn't commit the merge. It only tests it.
Once merge verify passes, you can run "tmsh load /sys config merge /var/tmp/bigip.conf.new" to commit.
Do the same thing for config/partitions/name/bigip.conf if you use them.
This is great info! I have a follow up question: The new F5 places everything in a separate partition while the old one has everything in common. Is that just another edit? Can it be imported into the new partition?