Standard installation files are usually labeled with the version number followed by .iso (e.g., BIGIP-17.1.0-0.0.3.iso ).

Note: Use nohup if you expect the terminal to disconnect during the large download. 3. Downloading for Trials (Virtual Edition)

The only legitimate source for a BIG-IP ISO is the ( account.f5.com ).

| Platform | Example ISO Name | |----------|------------------| | VMware (VE) | BIGIP-16.1.5-0.0.9.ALL-scsi.iso | | Hyper-V | BIGIP-16.1.5-0.0.9.ALL-hyperv.iso | | KVM | BIGIP-16.1.5-0.0.9.ALL.qcow2 | | Hardware (iSeries) | BIGIP-16.1.5-0.0.9.iso |

Compare the output with the checksum provided on the F5 downloads page next to the file. – it can lead to boot failures.