- Do I need to fully configure F5-2 and its interfaces vlan and all default routes, SSL certs , Irules and all …. All before I begin HA setup. ? Or the configuration sync will make a mirror copy of the F5-1 VE. ?
No, you need a basic setup with mainly network (interfaces, vlans, self IPs), HA communication config and then built the trust relation and do a config sync.
- Do I need to back up single file configuration on F5-1 and restore on F5-2? Or Get both F5 1 and 2 working independently and then configure the Sync.
wouldn't bother with that. you mainly have configure the networking part and that often not that much work.
- What is the best and easy process to implement Active Standalone configuration? Any pointer are appreciated.
what is Active Standalone? or do you mean Active Standby?
here is some info on the required things to configure: https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/products/big-ip_ltm/manuals/product/tmos-implementations-12-0-0/3.html
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