F5 Unified Demo Framework (UDF)
Note
This environment is currently available for F5 employees only
Determine how to start your deployment:
- Official Events (ISC, SSE Summits): Please follow the
instructions given by your instructor to join the UDF Course.
- Self-Paced/On Your Own: Login to UDF,
Deploy the
Programmability Class 1: Introduction to Automation & Orchestration
Blueprint and Start it.
Connecting to the Environment
To connect to the lab environment we will use a Remote Desktop Protocol
client to connect to the Jumphost.
Note
We recommend that students open this lab guide on their Jumphost
using the Chrome web browser. The browser is configured to open the lab
guide as it’s start page.
Connect using RDP
In the UDF navigate to your Deployments
Click the Details button for your Deployment
Click the Components tab
Find the Linux Jumphost Component and click the the Details
button.
Download the RDP file by completed one of the following:
If you do not have the official Microsoft Remote Desktop Client, please
install it using the instructions at
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/clients/remote-desktop-clients
-
Open the RDP file in the Remote Desktop Client and connect. If you have
any problems please ask your instructor for help
Select how you would like to continue:
Using HiDPI Displays (RDP & Windows)
Warning
Do these steps BEFORE you connect via RDP. Choose ONE only.
Do not do both.
If you are using Hi Resolution Display on Windows, we recommend that you either:
- RECOMMENDED: Resize your display to 1080p (1920 x 1080) or
- Use your RDP clients “Zoom” functionality to increase the size
Resize your display (Windows 10) - RECOMMENDED
Right click on your Desktop and select Display Settings.
Click on Advanced Display Settings
Change the Resolution to 1920 x 1080 and click the Apply
button
Connect to the RDP session
Select how you would like to continue:
Use RDP Zoom
Right click on the RDP file and click on Edit
Under the Display tab change the resolution to
1920x1080, then click Connect
After you connect, access the menu at the top left of your RDP Window and
change the Zoom level (i.e. 175%).
Select how you would like to continue:
