BIG-IP version 9.4.8 HF6 released

This just released by F5:

F5 is excited to announce the release of BIG-IP version 9.4.8 HF6. While there are no new features in this release, it does improve upon the BIG-IP version 9.4.8 branch with increased stability. F5 recommends upgrading from any version of 9.4.8 to version 9.4.8 HF6. This release contains:

* Stabilization fixes

* Security patches

For more information, refer to the documentation available on the AskF5 Knowledge Base:

Managing BIG-IP product hotfixes (9.x)
http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/6000/800/sol6845.html

Documentation
http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us.html

Software
https://downloads.f5.com/esd/productlines.jsp

BIG-IP version 11.2.0 and HF1 released

Today from F5:

F5 is excited to announce the release of BIG-IP version 11.2.0 and 11.2.0 HF1.

BIG-IP version 11.2.0 includes:

* Improved scalability, performance, and security of critical DNS infrastructure and consolidation of redundant DNS services

* Implementation of advanced security services, enabling free vulnerability assessments with application security and new access control for hybrid environments

For more information, refer to the release notes and product documentation available on the AskF5 Knowledge Base:

Documentation: http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us.html

Software Lifecycle Policy: http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/8000/900/sol8986.html

Software: https://downloads.f5.com/esd/productlines.jsp

11.2.0 HF1 includes:

* A fix for the IP Intelligence Service for context-based protection from malicious web threats and enhanced application delivery decisions

* A security patch

For more information, refer to the following documentation:

SOL13653: The IP Intelligence Service database cannot be updated: http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/13000/600/sol13653.html

Software: https://downloads.f5.com/esd/productlines.jsp

BIG-IP Vulnerability CVE-2012-1493

Today from F5 Networks:

A platform-specific remote access vulnerability has been discovered that may allow a remote user to gain privileged access to affected systems using SSH. The vulnerability is caused by a configuration error, and is not the result of an underlying SSH defect.

BIG-IP version 10.2.4 released

Today from F5 Networks:

“…F5 Networks is excited to announce the release of BIG-IP version 10.2.4. This release represents a significant milestone in stability and functional improvements to our feature branch. In addition to the 10.2.3 HF roll-ups, 10.2.4 also includes:

• Support for the new VIPRION B4300 blade
• Support for the new VIPRION B4480 chassis
• Stabilization improvements for LTM, GTM, APM, ASM, WebAccelerator, and WOM

Software Downloads: https://downloads.f5.com/esd/productlines.jsp
Documentation: http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us.html
Software Lifecycle Policy: http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/8000/900/sol8986.html

BIG-IP version 11.1.0 HF2 released

F5 is announces the release of BIG-IP version 11.1.0 HF2. While there are no new features in this release, it does improve upon the BIG-IP version 11.1.0 branch with increased stability. F5 recommends upgrading from any version of 11.1.0 to version 11.1.0 HF2. This release contains:

* Stabilization fixes for LTM, GTM, ASM, APM, AVR, WAM, and WOM
* Security patches 

For more information, refer to SOL13123: Managing BIG-IP product hotfixes (11.x)
http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/13000/100/sol13123.html

New releases from F5 for BIGIP 10.2.x & 11.1

Released today from F5:

BIGIP 10.2.2 HF4

F5 is pleased to announce the release of BIG-IP version 10.2.2 HF4. While there are no new features in this release, it does improve upon the BIG-IP version 10.2.2 branch with increased stability. F5 recommends upgrading from any version of 10.2.2 to version 10.2.2 HF4. This release contains:

• Stabilization fixes for TMOS, LTM, ASM, and APM
• Security patches

BIGIP 10.2.3 HF1

F5 is pleased to announce the release of BIG-IP version 10.2.3 HF1. While there are no new features in this release, it does improve upon the BIG-IP version 10.2.3 branch with increased stability. F5 recommends upgrading from any version of 10.2.3 to version 10.2.3 HF1. This release contains:

• Stabilization fixes for TMOS and LTM
• Security patches

BIG-IP version 11.1.0 HF1

F5 is pleased to announce the release of BIG-IP version 11.1.0 HF1. While there are no new features in this release, it does improve upon the BIG-IP version 11.1.0 branch with increased stability. F5 recommends upgrading from any version of 11.1.0 to version 11.1.0 HF1. This release contains:

• Stabilization fixes for TMOS and LTM
• Security patches

BIG-IP version 11.1.0 released

Today from F5:

F5 is excited to announce the release of BIG-IP version 11.1.0. This release provides significant stability and performance improvements as well as many new features.

With this release, BIG-IP enables you to:

Recent Updates from F5 – BIG-IP v11.0 HotFix 1 & BIG-IP v10.2.3

BIG-IP v11.0 HotFix 1

While there are no new features in this release, it does improve upon the BIG-IP v11.0 branch with increased stability. F5 recommends upgrading from any version of 11.0 to 11.0 HF1. This Hot Fix Rollup contains:

* Stabilization fixes for TMOS, LTM, GTM, APM, ASM, WAM and WOM
* Security patches.
* Enhancements for ICSA compliance.

Managing BIG-IP Product HotFixes (11.x): http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/13000/100/sol13123?sr=17061670
Software: https://downloads.f5.com/esd/productlines.jsp
Documentation: https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us.html
Software Lifecycle Policy: https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/8000/900/sol8986.html

BIG-IP v10.2.3

This release represents a significant milestone in stability and functional improvements to this branch. In addition to the 10.2.2 HF roll-ups, 10.2.3 also includes:

* Support for TLS 1.2 and Secure Renegotiation
* Stabilization improvements for LTM, GTM, APM, ASM, WAM and WOM

Software Downloads: https://downloads.f5.com/esd/productlines.jsp
Documentation: https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us.html
Software Lifecycle Policy: https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/8000/900/sol8986.html

Updating SSL Certificates to 2048-bit

Today’s Issue:

The1024-bit SSL Certificates in front of my IIS website have expired, and I need to renew them, but my provider now issues exclusively 2048-bit SSL Certificates

Where We Are:

Usually, you’d simply hit the Renew button in the Management UI (Local Traffic >> SSL Certificates >> Certificate of Choice), but that only gets me another 1024-bit request

How We Got Here:

Way back when, I had a helluva time trying to figure out how to get from my IIS-requested SSL certificates, to a Certificate & Key that could be consumed by my BigIP.

The good news is, the process for splitting up your PFX into CRT and KEY files is the same as it ever was, but there were a few more steps to get to that point… in short:

BIG-IP v11.0.0 is now available + more free training!

Just Released by F5:

F5 is pleased to announce that BIG-IP v11.0.0 is now available for download. This very exciting release enhances your ability to deploy a flexible, scalable, and secure application delivery network.

F5s TMOS architecture enables contextual intelligence at strategic points of control in the network. Whether shielding applications or critical DNS infrastructure from attacks or enabling the unique architectural solutions necessary for the implementation of a more scalable and dynamic application delivery ecosystem, an F5 solution contributes heavily toward a more operationally secure, efficient and dynamic data center.