Once verified by the system, select the image and install it to a non-active volume (e.g., HD1.2). Summary Troubleshooting Checklist
You need a valid license to use the software, but for labs, you can get a free 30-day trial.
: If you downloaded an .ova file, import it directly into VMware.
If deploying to a physical appliance or bare-metal server, you must burn the ISO to a USB drive. Standard tools like Rufus (Windows) or the dd command-line utility (Linux/macOS) are recommended. Use if prompted by the imaging software to ensure the F5 Linux-based kernel boots correctly. Licensing Requirements
Once verified by the system, select the image and install it to a non-active volume (e.g., HD1.2). Summary Troubleshooting Checklist
You need a valid license to use the software, but for labs, you can get a free 30-day trial.
: If you downloaded an .ova file, import it directly into VMware.
If deploying to a physical appliance or bare-metal server, you must burn the ISO to a USB drive. Standard tools like Rufus (Windows) or the dd command-line utility (Linux/macOS) are recommended. Use if prompted by the imaging software to ensure the F5 Linux-based kernel boots correctly. Licensing Requirements