f5networks.f5_modules.bigip_lx_package (1.28.0) — module

Manages Javascript LX packages on a BIG-IP

| "added in version" 1.0.0 of f5networks.f5_modules"

Authors: Tim Rupp (@caphrim007), Wojciech Wypior (@wojtek0806)

Install collection

Install with ansible-galaxy collection install f5networks.f5_modules:==1.28.0


Add to requirements.yml

  collections:
    - name: f5networks.f5_modules
      version: 1.28.0

Description

Manages Javascript LX packages on a BIG-IP. This module allows you to deploy LX packages to the BIG-IP and manage their lifecycle.


Requirements

Usage examples

  • Success
    Steampunk Spotter scan finished with no errors, warnings or hints.
- name: Install AS3
  bigip_lx_package:
    package: f5-appsvcs-3.5.0-3.noarch.rpm
    provider:
      password: secret
      server: lb.mydomain.com
      user: admin
  delegate_to: localhost
  • Success
    Steampunk Spotter scan finished with no errors, warnings or hints.
- name: Add an LX package stored in a role
  bigip_lx_package:
    package: "{{ roles_path }}/files/MyApp-0.1.0-0001.noarch.rpm'"
    provider:
      password: secret
      server: lb.mydomain.com
      user: admin
  delegate_to: localhost
  • Success
    Steampunk Spotter scan finished with no errors, warnings or hints.
- name: Remove an LX package
  bigip_lx_package:
    package: MyApp-0.1.0-0001.noarch.rpm
    state: absent
    provider:
      password: secret
      server: lb.mydomain.com
      user: admin
  delegate_to: localhost
  • Success
    Steampunk Spotter scan finished with no errors, warnings or hints.
- name: Install AS3 and don't delete package file
  bigip_lx_package:
    package: f5-appsvcs-3.5.0-3.noarch.rpm
    retain_package_file: true
    provider:
      password: secret
      server: lb.mydomain.com
      user: admin
  delegate_to: localhost

Inputs

    
state:
    choices:
    - present
    - absent
    default: present
    description:
    - Whether the LX package should exist or not.
    type: str

package:
    description:
    - The LX package that you want to upload or remove. When C(state) is C(present), and
      you intend to use this module in a C(role), we recommend you use the C({{ role_path
      }}) variable. An example is provided in the C(EXAMPLES) section.
    - When C(state) is C(absent), it is not necessary for the package to exist on the
      Ansible controller. If the full path to the package is provided, the fileame will
      specifically be cherry-picked from it to properly remove the package.
    type: path

provider:
    description:
    - A dict object containing connection details.
    suboptions:
      auth_provider:
        description:
        - Configures the auth provider for to obtain authentication tokens from the remote
          device.
        - This option is really used when working with BIG-IQ devices.
        type: str
      no_f5_teem:
        default: false
        description:
        - If C(yes), TEEM telemetry data is not sent to F5.
        - You may omit this option by setting the environment variable C(F5_TELEMETRY_OFF).
        - Previously used variable C(F5_TEEM) is deprecated as its name was confusing.
        type: bool
      password:
        aliases:
        - pass
        - pwd
        description:
        - The password for the user account used to connect to the BIG-IP or the BIG-IQ.
        - You may omit this option by setting the environment variable C(F5_PASSWORD).
        required: true
        type: str
      server:
        description:
        - The BIG-IP host or the BIG-IQ host.
        - You may omit this option by setting the environment variable C(F5_SERVER).
        required: true
        type: str
      server_port:
        default: 443
        description:
        - The BIG-IP server port.
        - You may omit this option by setting the environment variable C(F5_SERVER_PORT).
        type: int
      timeout:
        description:
        - Specifies the timeout in seconds for communicating with the network device for
          either connecting or sending commands.  If the timeout is exceeded before the
          operation is completed, the module will error.
        type: int
      transport:
        choices:
        - rest
        default: rest
        description:
        - Configures the transport connection to use when connecting to the remote device.
        type: str
      user:
        description:
        - The username to connect to the BIG-IP or the BIG-IQ. This user must have administrative
          privileges on the device.
        - You may omit this option by setting the environment variable C(F5_USER).
        required: true
        type: str
      validate_certs:
        default: true
        description:
        - If C(no), SSL certificates are not validated. Use this only on personally controlled
          sites using self-signed certificates.
        - You may omit this option by setting the environment variable C(F5_VALIDATE_CERTS).
        type: bool
    type: dict
    version_added: 1.0.0
    version_added_collection: f5networks.f5_modules

retain_package_file:
    default: false
    description:
    - Specifies whether the install file should be deleted on successful installation
      of the package.
    type: bool
    version_added: 1.4.0
    version_added_collection: f5networks.f5_modules