NimbostratusHi,we recently install BIG-IP Virtual Edition 11.3 on ESXI,and we used 90 days free trial license for it.
We would like to test the ability of dynamic routing functionality on BIG-IP,which we found that it may need advanced routing module license to fit our goal.
Is there any way to have dynamic routing function on our free trial (30days & 90days), if so, how can we begin?
NimbostratusNot sure why you'd start at 11.3 for a trial version. If you are starting new, I'd test with 12.1 or better (but that's just an opinion :). My experience with trial licensing is that it enables almost all modules, including dynamic routing.
The easiest way to test it would be to just do the following (via tmsh):
show sys license | grep Routing
You'll see the following if it's enabled:
Routing Bundle, VE
If you have it just enable whatever protocols you need like (here I'm enabling just BGP):
modify net route-domain 0 { routing-protocol add { BGP }}
F5 just uses Zebra under the covers. The imish will get you into the zebra shell.
You can also easily purchase a Lab license from sites like CDW for $99 or so, and it can include recurring support.
https://www.cdw.com/shop/products/BIG-IP-Virtual-Edition-Lab-License-license/3591055.aspx?pfm=srh
CirrostratusI got lab license and it doesn't include the ARM (Adv. Routing Module).
MVPthat is correct: https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K14810
Includes all of Better and Best except for Advanced Routing
if you need it contact your F5 sales for a trial license
