Set up WAF configuration management
F5 NGINX Instance Manager helps you configure and manage F5 WAF for NGINX, so you can keep your applications secure and up to date.
This guide explains how to set up Instance Manager to manage your WAF configurations.
Make sure you’ve completed the following tasks:
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You have one or more F5 WAF for NGINX instances running.
For supported versions, see Support for F5 WAF for NGINX.If you plan to use configuration management and Security Monitoring, follow the steps in the setup guide before continuing. -
NGINX Instance Manager is installed, licensed, and running.
The latest version of NGINX Instance Manager is recommended to ensure full compatibility and access to the newest features.
If you have a subscription for F5 WAF for NGINX, you can find your license in the subscription details section of MyF5.
Install the WAF Compiler
Set up the WAF compiler so NGINX Instance Manager can precompile and manage F5 WAF for NGINX security configurations.
Set up attack signatures, bot signature, and threat campaigns
Keep F5 WAF for NGINX up to date with the latest attack signatures, bot signatures, and threat campaigns.
Set up compiler resource pruning
Automatically remove unused compiled security resources in NGINX Instance Manager to keep your system clean and efficient.
Onboard instances
Connect and configure your F5 WAF for NGINX instances so they can be managed in NGINX Instance Manager.
Configure WAF on instances
Configure, customize, and verify F5 WAF for NGINX policies on your managed instances.
Troubleshooting
Resolve common issues with F5 WAF for NGINX and NGINX Instance Manager by verifying installation, configuration, and connectivity.