f5networks.f5_modules.bigiq_utility_license (1.28.0) — module

Manage utility licenses on a BIG-IQ

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

Authors: Tim Rupp (@caphrim007)

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 utility licenses on a BIG-IQ. Utility licenses are one form of license that BIG-IQ can distribute. These licenses, unlike regkey licenses, do not require a pool to be created before creation. Additionally, when assigning them, you assign by offering instead of key.


Requirements

Usage examples

  • Success
    Steampunk Spotter scan finished with no errors, warnings or hints.
- name: Add a utility license to the system
  bigiq_utility_license:
    license_key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
    accept_eula: true
    state: present
    provider:
      user: admin
      password: secret
      server: cm.mydomain.com
  delegate_to: localhost
  • Success
    Steampunk Spotter scan finished with no errors, warnings or hints.
- name: Remove a utility license from the system
  bigiq_utility_license:
    license_key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
    state: absent
    provider:
      user: admin
      password: secret
      server: cm.mydomain.com
  delegate_to: localhost

Inputs

    
state:
    choices:
    - absent
    - present
    default: present
    description:
    - The state of the utility license on the system.
    - When C(present), guarantees the license exists.
    - When C(absent), removes the license from the system.
    type: str

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

accept_eula:
    description:
    - A key that signifies you accept the F5 EULA for this license.
    - A copy of the EULA can be found here https://askf5.f5.com/csp/article/K12902
    - This is required when C(state) is C(present).
    type: bool

license_key:
    description:
    - The license key to install and activate.
    required: true
    type: str