How to build F5 ASM lab

How to Build F5 ASM Lab

To set up the F5 ASM (Application Security Manager) lab, you need the following files and tools:

Required Files for the Lab Setup:

1. VMware Workstation

   • You can use either the free trial or the licensed version of VMware Workstation.

   • Download VMware Workstation Pro here.

2. BIG-IP Virtual Edition (with ASM module)

   • Ensure that the BIG-IP Virtual Edition has the ASM module installed.

   • Download the F5 image here.

3. PHP Auction Site VMware Files

   • Download the PHP Auction Site VMware files.

   • Download from the link:

     
     

     PHP Auction Site VMware Files.

Lab Setup Process:

1. Download Files

   • First, download all the required files from the provided links.

2. Install VMware Workstation

   • Install VMware Workstation Pro on your machine (using either the trial version or a licensed copy).

3. Set up BIG-IP Virtual Edition

   • Import and deploy the BIG-IP Virtual Edition image with the ASM module into VMware Workstation.

   • Ensure the BIG-IP virtual machine is configured properly with network settings (typically bridged or NAT mode).

4. Import PHP Auction Site VMware Files

   • Import the PHP Auction Site VMware files into VMware Workstation to simulate a web application environment for testing F5 ASM.

     
     

VMware Virtual Network Setup:

1. Configure VMware Network

   • Set up the VMware virtual network (typically using a bridged or NAT network depending on your testing needs).

2. Ensure Proper Connectivity

   • Ensure that your BIG-IP Virtual Edition and PHP Auction Site VMs are correctly connected to the network. Both VMs should be able to communicate with each other for the ASM configuration to function properly.

   
   

   

Note - id and password of PHP Auction is ("root" and the password is "default".)

Once Auction is ready you can access though GUi-