Create or upload using the NGINXaaS Console

You can apply an NGINX configuration to your F5 NGINXaaS for AWS deployment using the NGINXaaS Console.

Access the NGINXaaS Console

• Open the NGINXaaS Console.
• Log in with your preferred identity provider.
• Select the Geography you want to work in.

Create or import an NGINX configuration

In the NGINXaaS Console,

1. On the left menu, select Configurations.

2. Select Add Configuration to add a new NGINX configuration.

3. You can either create a new configuration from scratch or copy an existing configuration:

   • Select New configuration to create a new config.
     • Provide a name for your configuration and an optional description.
     • Select to start with the "F5 NGINXaaS Default" (a basic NGINX setup) or an empty configuration file.
     • Select Next.
   • Select Copy existing configuration to use one of the existing configuration files in your account as template.
     • Provide a name for your configuration and an optional description.
     • Use the Choose configuration to copy list to select the configuration file you want to copy.
     • Use the Choose configuration version to copy list to select the version of the configuration file you want to copy.
     • Select Next.

4. Modify the configuration file as needed.

   • Select Add File to stage new content such as certificates, configuration files, or upload non-configuration files.
   • Select File Actions to rename, move, delete, or copy files as you build out the overall configuration filesystem.
   • Warnings, errors, and recommendations appear in the editor as you modify your configuration content.
   • You can hover over an NGINX configuration directive to view helpful descriptions and usage details.

5. Select Save.

Update an NGINX configuration

1. On the left menu, select Configurations.
2. On the list of configurations, select the ellipsis (three dots) icon next to the configuration you want to update.
3. Select Edit.
4. Update the "Description" field as needed and select Next.
5. Modify the configuration file(s) as needed.
   • Select a config file in the file tree to update its content.
   • Select Add File to stage new content such as certificates, configuration files, or upload non-configuration files.
   • Select File Actions to rename, move, delete, or copy files as you build out the overall configuration filesystem.
   • Warnings, errors, and recommendations appear in the editor as you modify your configuration content.
   • You can hover over an NGINX configuration directive to view helpful descriptions and usage details.
6. Select Next when you have completed your changes.
7. Review the changes using the "Inline" or "Side-by-side" views and select Save.

You will see a notification confirming that the configuration was updated successfully, and a new config version will be available to apply to your NGINXaaS deployments.

Delete NGINX configuration files

1. On the left menu, select Configurations.
2. On the list of configurations, select the ellipsis (three dots) icon next to the configuration you want to delete.
3. Select Delete.
4. Confirm that you want to delete the configuration.