3. Prerequisites to setup F5 lab || How to install Webserver on windows 10 machine || F5 Big-IP LTM

Summary

This YouTube tutorial from Noor Networks guides viewers on preparing a lab environment with a Big IP LTM appliance, three web servers, and a client machine. It emphasizes setting up a management machine for Big IP configuration and walks through configuring a web server with a static IP, installing IIS services, and creating a basic HTML page to test server functionality. The tutorial also previews upcoming steps like adding VMware Networking and deploying an F5 load balancer.

Takeaways

• 🌐 The tutorial is focused on preparing a lab environment using a Big IP LTM appliance with web servers and a client machine.
• 💻 A management machine is necessary for configuring and managing the Big IP appliance.
• 🔧 The lab setup includes three web servers on the internal side and one client machine on the external side.
• 📍 The tutorial demonstrates how to prepare one web server, with instructions for the other two to be done similarly.
• 🖥️ The web server is a Windows 10 machine with 2GB of memory, a 40GB hard disk, and a single processor.
• 🛠️ Network adapters will be configured according to the network design during the lab setup.
• 🌐 The IP address for the web server is set to 10.1.1.10 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and a default gateway of 10.1.1.100.
• 🔄 The tutorial covers enabling IIs services and configuring the web server using HTML pages.
• 📄 A simple HTML page is created and saved as 'web server.html' to be used for testing the web server.
• 📁 The HTML file is placed in the 'web server' folder within the 'inetpub/wwwroot' directory.
• 🔄 The IIs service is used to create a new website, assigning the correct IP address and port, and setting the default document.

Q & A

What is the main focus of this YouTube tutorial?

The main focus of this YouTube tutorial is to prepare the prerequisites for a lab involving a Big IP LTM Appliance, including setting up a web server and configuring network settings.

What is the role of the management machine in this lab?

The management machine is used for the configuration and management of the Big IP Appliance. It is the machine through which the Big IP will be administered.

How many web servers are required for the lab?

Three web servers are required for the lab.

What is the IP address of the web server one?

The IP address for web server one is 10.1.1.10.

What is the default gateway for the web server one?

The default gateway for web server one is 10.1.1.100.

What network adapter settings will be changed later in the lab?

The network adapter settings will be changed according to the network design when the networking lab is being prepared.

What is the purpose of creating an HTML page for the web server?

The purpose of creating an HTML page is to have a test page that can be used to verify the successful setup of the web server and to provide a real feel of the lab environment.

What is the content of the HTML page created in the tutorial?

The HTML page contains a title 'Web Server One', centered content that says 'Welcome to Web Application Server', and a line stating 'F5 Load Balancer Lab Practice'.

How is the HTML file deployed to the web server?

The HTML file is saved as 'web server.html' and placed in the 'web server' folder within the 'inetpub/wwwroot' directory on the C drive.

How can you verify if the web server is working correctly?

You can verify if the web server is working correctly by browsing to the IP address of the web server and checking if the HTML page is displayed.

What is the next step after setting up the web servers?

The next step is to download the F5 load balancer image, deploy it in VMware, complete the necessary configuration and licensing, and then proceed to the advanced level of the lab.

Outlines

00:00

🌐 Setting Up the Lab Environment

The tutorial begins by introducing the lab environment, which includes a Big IP LTM Appliance, three web servers on the internal side, and one client machine on the external side. The presenter mentions a missing management machine, which is essential for configuring the Big IP Appliance. The focus is on preparing a web server as a prerequisite for the lab. The presenter guides through setting up a Windows 10 machine with specific hardware requirements and configuring its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. The network adapter settings will be adjusted later according to the network design. The tutorial also hints at future VMware Networking configurations and the addition of a VM Network for better understanding.

05:00

🖥️ Configuring the Web Server

The presenter proceeds to configure the web server by enabling the Internet Information Services (IIS) and the FTP server through the Windows features. The necessity of these services is explained as a future requirement for the lab. The tutorial then demonstrates how to create a simple HTML page using Notepad, which includes a title, body, and centered content. The HTML page is saved as 'web server.html' on the desktop. The content of the page is designed to be representative of a web application server, with specific mentions of 'F5 load balancer' and 'lab practice', indicating the lab's focus on load balancing.

10:03

📁 Deploying the Web Server

The final part of the tutorial involves deploying the web server. The presenter shows how to save the created HTML file in the appropriate directory within the server's file system. Then, using the IIS Manager, a new website is configured with the physical path pointing to the directory containing the HTML file. The site is set up to use HTTP on the web server's IP address and port 80. The HTML file is specified as the default document for the site. The presenter tests the website by browsing to it and confirms that it works as expected, displaying the content created in the HTML page. The tutorial concludes with a reminder to subscribe to the YouTube channel for further tutorials on downloading and deploying the F5 load balancer image, and completing necessary configurations and licensing.

Keywords

💡YouTube

YouTube is a video-sharing platform where users can upload, share, and view videos. In the context of the video, the speaker is hosting a tutorial on their YouTube channel, 'Noor Networks,' which is focused on technology and networking.

💡Lab Topology

Lab topology refers to the arrangement of devices and connections in a laboratory setup. In the video, the speaker discusses a lab topology that includes a big IP LTM appliance, web servers, and a client machine, which are all part of a network configuration for testing and learning purposes.

💡Big IP LTM Appliance

The Big IP LTM (Local Traffic Manager) Appliance is a network device that manages and optimizes network traffic. It is central to the lab setup described in the video and is used to demonstrate network management and load balancing.

💡Web Servers

Web servers are computers that store website data and deliver it to users' browsers when requested. In the video, the speaker is setting up three web servers to simulate a real-world scenario where multiple servers handle web traffic.

💡Management Machine

A management machine is a computer used to configure and manage other devices in a network. The speaker mentions that a management machine will be used to administer the Big IP appliance, emphasizing its importance in the lab setup.

💡VMware Networking

VMware Networking refers to the virtual network configurations within the VMware platform, which allows for the simulation of real-world network environments. The speaker plans to cover VMware Networking in detail in future tutorials to help viewers understand how to set up the lab.

💡IIS Services

IIS (Internet Information Services) is a web server software developed by Microsoft. In the video, the speaker enables IIS services on a Windows machine to create a web server, which is a key step in preparing the lab environment.

💡HTML Page

An HTML page is a document written in HTML (HyperText Markup Language) that defines the structure and content of a web page. The speaker creates a simple HTML page to test the functionality of the web server, demonstrating a basic web development task.

💡FTP Server

An FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server is a computer that allows users to transfer files over a network. The speaker mentions enabling an FTP server, indicating that file transfer will be a part of the lab's functionality.

💡DNS Server

A DNS (Domain Name System) server is responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses. Although the speaker states that a DNS server is not needed for the current setup, it is a crucial component of most network environments.

💡Load Balancer

A load balancer is a network device that distributes network traffic across multiple servers to ensure no single server becomes overwhelmed. The speaker refers to an F5 load balancer, which will be a key component in the lab for demonstrating traffic distribution.

Highlights

Introduction to the lab topology involving a big IP LTM Appliance, web servers, and a client machine.

Explanation of the need for a management machine for configuring the big IP Appliance.

Emphasis on preparing web servers as a major prerequisite for the lab.

Guidance on creating a Windows 10 machine with specific memory and hard disk requirements for the web server.

Instructions on configuring the IP address and default gateway for the web server.

Details on future changes to the network diagram for better understanding.

Demonstration of powering on the virtual machine and configuring its network settings.

Tutorial on enabling IIs services and FTP server for the web server.

Creation of a simple HTML page for testing the web server.

Explanation of how to save the HTML file and preview it in the File Explorer.

Steps to create a folder in the web server's directory and place the HTML file there.

Instructions on setting up the site in the IIs service manager.

Guidance on making the site the default page in the web server.

Testing the site to ensure it's working correctly.

Discussion on creating similar web servers (web server 2 and web server 3) with unique HTML pages.

Anticipation of the next tutorial involving downloading and deploying the F5 load balancer image.

Conclusion of the tutorial and encouragement for viewers to subscribe and share the channel.

Transcripts

hello everyone welcome to my YouTube

channel Noor Networks

in this tutorial we are going to prepare

the prerequisites which will be helpful

to proceed with our lab this is our lab

topology where we have a big IP LTM

Appliance and on the internal side we

have three web servers on the external

site we have one client machine

and apart from that one thing which I am

missing over here is the management

machine management machine will be

basically a machine which we will be

using for the configuration purpose of

big IP you can do the administration and

management of the big IP Appliance

through that particular machine so that

we will be adding

and nothing to worry about when we will

be doing a lab on networking at that

time I will show you like how you will

be preparing this particular lab to

proceed further I will be explaining you

in detail about a VMware Networking

how the network adapters will be used

for for the big IP each and everything

will be in detail but for now what we

are going to do is we will be

preparing the web server the major

prerequisite which I could see over here

to proceed with the lab is we need a web

server

the three web server we require over

here

so over here in this tutorial I will be

preparing one web server and the rest to

you have to do as it is

I will show you how to do it so let's

proceed with the

I mean I can say the prerequisite where

we are going to prepare one web server

for our

lab and the rest to you can follow in

the same way

now we are going to open the VMware

so guys over here

you can see app server one is the one

which I have created for now okay just

forget this ad server web server and all

because this we won't be using the web

server when I have already created which

is a Windows 10 machine

with the memory of 2GB hard disk you can

take 40 DB also that is enough processor

one is enough

network adapter and all we will change

as per our Network design when we will

proceed further

and anyhow I will be making some more

changes in the network diagram our lab

topology for the better understanding I

will be adding a VM Network also over

there so that you can understand very

clearly

now let's power on this virtual machine

okay

guys if you can see the machine IP

address for the web server one

should be

10.1.1.10 so we will be configuring this

IP address with the default gateway

10.1.1.100 it is not visible but the

default gateway will be that this one

the internal interface IP address

apart from this VMware Networking we

will do all of the together so that you

will have a better understanding because

in this laptopology I have not even

added the VMware Networking but in the

coming tutorial when actually we will be

doing a lab these are the prerequisites

when we will be doing a lab at that time

I will add a VMware Networking as well

for you

so over here the very first we are going

to change the

IP address

even you can use Windows 7 machine also

if you have or Windows 10 is absolutely

let's make it to 10.1.1.10

subnet mask

255.25.255.0 and the default gateway

will be

10.1.1.100 as per our Network design

DNS server we don't need it now if you

can keep it whatever if you have it's

okay if you know then also Okay click on

OK over here click ok to save the

configuration you have changed the IP

address of your machine now

now we will proceed to the web server

configuration

the very first step what you have to do

is you will go to control panel over

here

going to control panel

go to programs and features

turn windows features on or off over

here we are going to turn on the IIs

services

if you will see this is a internet

information service IIs

this we are going to open and let's open

the FTP server also in the coming time

we will be doing a FTP uh pool also that

is a different

topic anyhow I will explain but for now

this is the requirement because this is

our future requirement along with IIs

just open this FTP server also click on

OK

all right

close this

now your IIs services are

enabled

we will start to create one page over

here see you get you can create a test

page but you know what I'm going to do

is we will write a small HTML page over

here uh for that what you have to do

click on right click new or you simply

have to open the notepad basically guys

let's open the notepad directly

and you can simply write test and you

can save it

but instead of that let's uh write a

small HTML code

so

for that very first you have to start

open the HTML

then we will add a small title

open the title

uh let's give the title name web server

one

over here just add a note that same

whatever we are doing over here to

create a web server similar thing we are

going to do in web server 2 and web

server 3. only the title will be web

it's a web server one over here over

there it will be web server 2 and web

server 3 respectively

so once you have created the title let's

close this title now

for closing you will be using this thing

the slash means you're closing whatever

you are opening you are using the slash

to close it

hit enter let's create a HTML body

for doing so it's the same thing open

the body

now note down one thing you have you

want the page to be in the center right

So Right Center

then over here right

server

one and

just one thing guys remove this title as

web server just skip web server because

for identification purpose I am saying

when we will be doing the lab at that

time I will show you why we have uh done

this purposely so it says server one

and

thereafter you have to go to the second

line so you will break this line so the

syntax is BR

for breaking this line

then add the subject not subject the

content I can say page content let's

give the page content as welcome to

okay web application welcome to web

application

server

and you have to

again break the line

and one more thing one more line we will

add as

F5

load balancer

lab practice

guys I would have shown you straight

away like just simply creating a page

with hi everyone or test something but I

want a small uh you know HTML page to be

created so it will you will get a real

feel in the lab

now once we have created a title we have

written a body in the center now is the

time to close all the tag which we have

open so if you see the center tab is

open so we'll close the center tag now

foreign

tag is also open right so we will close

the body tag also

is there any else HTML is also open

right so we will close the HTML also

now what we are going to do we have

created a small HTML page over here just

simply

save as

uh

web server Dot

HTML and save as type all files

and you can save it over here on the

desktop for the while

save it

close it

now if we will try to open this

you should be able to see that HTML page

over here

see you are able to see it is in the

center with the server one as it

a heading over here then the content

over here and even the title web server

over here okay so means uh what content

we have created is as per hour

requirement now you will open your

Explorer File Explorer you will go to

your C drive

then go to inet Pub

then go to www root folder

and over here

create one folder

with the name

web server and this particular file

which we have created dot HTML file we

will put it over here

click continue

now once this is done

you will open the IIs service

is app you will open

over here we are going to create our

site

just right click over here

if you will see this one or else you

when you open this over here you will

find sites

so just add website right click over

here and add a website

give the name site name

web server

it is asking for physical path you know

where we have kept it in C

I net Pub

www root

in that we have a web server

okay

then

we are going to use http

and the IP address of our web server

10.1.1.10 port number is 80. hostname we

will leave it for now keep this check as

it is and click on OK

this is done

now what we are going to do

we will make this particular site as a

default page

so

when you go Underside the web server

which you have recently created just you

will find a default document

open this document

and add over here the name of the site

you know the website name the the file

name web server Dot HTML

click on OK button

once this is done now it is a time to

test whether our site is working or not

so just clicking over here you will

click on browse over here and it should

work for you

and guys you can see it is working right

let me show you again

over here

in the web server you have to Simply

browse this

and it is working which means that your

web server one is created successfully

you have created a website in one of

your server similarly you are going to

create a web server too and web server

3. the same configuration you will be

doing for your web server 2 and web

server 3. just to identify uh make the

difference between the server in Real

Environment this is not the case but in

our lab we should understand like

whenever the traffic is hitting to that

particular server how you will

understand for that purpose I am writing

server one server 2 server three so in

the HTML page uh over here you have

written server one on web server two you

will write server 2 on web server 3 you

will write server 3. once this

prerequisite is ready then we can

proceed with our lab

so guys this is how you will be

preparing your prerequisite basically

you will be creating your web server for

proceeding with your lab that's all guys

in this tutorial in the next tutorial we

will be downloading the F5

load balancer image we will be deploying

it in our VMware and necessary

configuration licensing part we will

complete and thereafter we will move to

the advanced level so that's all guys in

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