We’re working with multiple F5 load balancers and trying to develop a better process using Orion to initiate an SCP copy of new ISO image files.
So far, I’ve experimented with NCM scripts, but I’ve run into some limitations with the F5 OS. For example, when executing SCP from the F5 to pull the image file, the OS does not allow sending the password as part of the same command string.
My current approach has been to use an expect script at the F5 bash prompt. These scripts work somewhat, but I’m also facing issues with the NCM device profile recognizing prompt changes during the various steps of the copy process.
To clarify: this is not related to configuration backups of the F5, which seems to be the focus of most documentation I’ve found. This is specifically about automating the ISO image transfer process.
I was hoping there might be something withing SCM, if the F5 is thought of as a linux server instead of a network device, that would be better for trying to remotely execute some scripts like this.
