Rest API
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F5 supports many APIs (Application Programmable Interfaces) including TMSH, WebUI, iControlREST, iControlLX and SNMP to name a few. In this task, the example company will deploy an additional service for FTP which requires geographic high availability. Postman will be used to execute configuration changes on the BIG-IP, which uses the iControlREST interface.

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   <a href="https://devcentral.f5.com/d/icontrolr-rest-api-user-guide-version-1300-241" target="_blank">More information on the BIG-IP REST interface</a>

.. note::  **We are using Postman for demonstration purposes. All of the REST commands could also be issued via curl if desired.**

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