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- Dave_Gratz_3377Nimbostratus
In addition to original question above, what is the difference between a BIG-IQ DCD (Data Collection Device) and a BIG-IP Logging Node? Do I need either to collect, manage, and view events and alerts from 5 LTM's? Or will a single BIG-IQ system do this?
You need a DCD node. Here is the useful link you can check..
 
https://devcentral.f5.com/articles/add-a-data-collection-device-to-your-big-iq-cluster-27953
 
- Dave_Gratz_3377Nimbostratus
Thanks F5_Digger! Much appreciated. I've seen the data collection device referred to as a DCD and a "Logging Node" so I wasn't sure if those two terms referred to the same thing. I will looking into obtaining a DCD along with the CM.
Hi Dave, Yes. both of a DCD (Data Collection Device) and a logging node refer the same thing. BTW, DCD requires a license but it's free. To get the license, contact your local F5 SE.
- Dave_Gratz_3377Nimbostratus
Thanks again F5_Digger.