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content/includes/waf/dockerfiles/alpine-plus.md

@@ -27,6 +27,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/apk/cert.pem,mode=0644 \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log \
     && rm -rf /var/cache/apk/*
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Expose port
 EXPOSE 80
 

content/includes/waf/dockerfiles/amazon-plus.md

@@ -28,6 +28,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     && ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Expose port
 EXPOSE 80
 

content/includes/waf/dockerfiles/debian-plus.md

@@ -41,6 +41,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     && apt-get clean \
     && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Expose port
 EXPOSE 80
 

content/includes/waf/dockerfiles/oracle-plus.md

@@ -29,6 +29,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     && ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Expose port
 EXPOSE 80
 

content/includes/waf/dockerfiles/rhel8-plus.md

@@ -45,6 +45,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     && ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Expose port
 EXPOSE 80
 

content/includes/waf/dockerfiles/rhel9-plus.md

@@ -30,6 +30,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     && ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Expose port
 EXPOSE 80
 

content/includes/waf/dockerfiles/rocky9-plus.md

@@ -30,6 +30,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     && ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Expose port
 EXPOSE 80
 

content/includes/waf/dockerfiles/ubuntu-plus.md

@@ -41,6 +41,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     && apt-get clean \
     && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Expose port
 EXPOSE 80
 

content/includes/waf/install-build-image.md

@@ -7,12 +7,25 @@ Your folder should contain the following files:
 
 - _nginx-repo.crt_
 - _nginx-repo.key_
+- _license.jwt_ (Only necessary when using NGINX Plus)
 - _nginx.conf_
 - _entrypoint.sh_
 - _Dockerfile_
 - _custom_log_format.json_ (Optional)
 
-To build an image, use the following command, replacing `<your-image-name>` as appropriate:
+To build an image for NGINX Plus, use the following command, replacing `<your-image-name>` as appropriate:
+
+```shell
+sudo docker build --no-cache --platform linux/amd64 --secret id=nginx-crt,src=nginx-repo.crt --secret id=nginx-key,src=nginx-repo.key --secret id=license-jwt,src=license.jwt -t <your-image-name> .
+```
+
+A RHEL-based system would use the following command instead:
+
+```shell
+podman build --no-cache --secret id=nginx-crt,src=nginx-repo.crt --secret id=nginx-key,src=nginx-repo.key --secret id=license-jwt,src=license.jwt -t <your-image-name> .
+```
+
+To build an image for NGINX Open Source, use the following command, replacing `<your-image-name>` as appropriate:
 
 ```shell
 sudo docker build --no-cache --platform linux/amd64 --secret id=nginx-crt,src=nginx-repo.crt --secret id=nginx-key,src=nginx-repo.key -t <your-image-name> .

content/includes/waf/install-services-registry.md

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ nd-files:
 - content/waf/install/kubernetes.md
 ---
 
+You will need Docker registry credentials to access private-registry.nginx.com.
+
 Create a directory and copy your certificate and key to this directory:
 
 ```shell

content/includes/waf/install-update-configuration.md

@@ -121,8 +121,3 @@ server {
 {{% /tab %}}
 
 {{< /tabs >}}
-
-Once you have updated your configuration files, you can reload NGINX to apply the changes. You have two options depending on your environment:
-
-- `nginx -s reload`
-- `sudo systemctl reload nginx`

content/waf/install/disconnected-environment.md

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ To complete this guide, you will need the following prerequisites:
     - [Virtual machine or bare metal]({{< ref "/waf/install/virtual-environment.md#before-you-begin" >}})
     - [Docker]({{< ref "/waf/install/docker.md#before-you-begin" >}})
     - [Kubernetes]({{< ref "/waf/install/kubernetes.md#before-you-begin" >}})
-- An active F5 WAF for NGINX subscription (Purchased or trial).
+- Active F5 NGINX App Protect WAF subscription in [MyF5](https://my.f5.com/manage/s/) (purchased or trial)
 - A connected environment with similar architecture
 - A method to transfer files between two environments
 

content/waf/install/docker.md

@@ -16,8 +16,9 @@ This page describes how to install F5 WAF for NGINX using Docker.
 
 To complete this guide, you will need the following prerequisites:
 
-- An active F5 WAF for NGINX subscription (Purchased or trial)
-- [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-started/get-docker/)
+- Active F5 NGINX App Protect WAF subscription in [MyF5](https://my.f5.com/manage/s/) (purchased or trial)
+- [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/) (with Docker compose) installed and running.
+- Docker registry credentials are needed to access private-registry.nginx.com (For Multi-container and Hybrid configuration)
 
 You should read the [IP intelligence]({{< ref "/waf/policies/ip-intelligence.md" >}}) and [Secure traffic using mTLS]({{< ref "/waf/configure/secure-mtls.md" >}}) topics for additional set-up configuration if you want to use them immediately.
 
@@ -42,9 +43,13 @@ The single container configuration only supports NGINX Plus and requires a build
 The steps you should follow on this page are dependent on your configuration type: after the shared steps, links will guide you to the next appropriate section.
 
 ## Download your subscription credentials 
+### Shared Requirements
 
 {{< include "licensing-and-reporting/download-certificates-from-myf5.md" >}}
 
+### Additional Requirement for NGINX Plus Users
+{{< include "licensing-and-reporting/download-jwt-from-myf5.md" >}}
+
 ## Configure Docker for the F5 Container Registry
 
 {{< include "waf/install-services-registry.md" >}}
@@ -143,7 +148,7 @@ http {
 
 ### Create a Dockerfile
 
-In the same folder as your credential and configuration files, create a _Dockerfile_ based on your desired operating system image using an example from the following sections.
+In the same folder as your credential and configuration files, create a _Dockerfile_ based on your [desired operating system]({{< ref "/waf/fundamentals/technical-specifications.md#supported-operating-systems" >}}) image using an example from the following sections.
 
 Alternatively, you may want make your own image based on a Dockerfile using the official NGINX image:
 
@@ -439,6 +444,8 @@ Once you have updated your configuration files, you can reload NGINX to apply th
 
 #### Download Docker images
 
+[Access to NGINX repo private-registry.nginx.com]({{< ref "/waf/install/docker.md#Configure Docker for the F5 Container Registry" >}}) is needed to pull the following container images
+
 {{< include "waf/install-services-images.md" >}}
 
 #### Create and run a Docker Compose file
@@ -815,6 +822,8 @@ sudo dnf install app-protect-module-plus
 
 #### Download Docker images
 
+[Access to NGINX repo private-registry.nginx.com]({{< ref "/waf/install/docker.md#Configure Docker for the F5 Container Registry" >}}) is needed to pull the following container images
+
 {{< include "waf/install-services-images.md" >}}
 
 #### Create and run a Docker Compose file
@@ -913,7 +922,7 @@ http {
 
 Copy or move your subscription files into a new folder.
 
-In the same folder as the subscription files, create a _Dockerfile_ based on your desired operating system image using an example from the following sections.
+In the same folder as the subscription files, create a _Dockerfile_ based on your [desired operating system]({{< ref "/waf/fundamentals/technical-specifications.md#supported-operating-systems" >}}) image using an example from the following sections.
 
 {{< call-out "note" >}}
 
@@ -949,6 +958,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/apk/cert.pem,mode=0644 \
     --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-key,dst=/etc/apk/cert.key,mode=0644 \
     apk update && apk add app-protect-ip-intelligence
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Forward request logs to Docker log collector:
 RUN ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
@@ -991,6 +1004,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-key,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.key,mode=0644 \
     dnf -y install app-protect-ip-intelligence
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Forward request logs to Docker log collector:
 RUN ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
@@ -1046,6 +1063,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-key,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.key,mode=0644 \
     apt-get install -y app-protect-ip-intelligence
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Forward request logs to Docker log collector:
 RUN ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
@@ -1092,6 +1113,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-key,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.key,mode=0644 \
     dnf install -y app-protect-ip-intelligence
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Forward request logs to Docker log collector:
 RUN ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
@@ -1135,6 +1160,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-key,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.key,mode=0644 \
     dnf install -y app-protect-ip-intelligence
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Forward request logs to Docker log collector:
 RUN ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
@@ -1181,6 +1210,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
 RUN ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Copy configuration files:
 COPY nginx.conf custom_log_format.json /etc/nginx/
 COPY entrypoint.sh /root/
@@ -1219,6 +1252,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-key,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.key,mode=0644 \
     dnf install -y app-protect-ip-intelligence
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Forward request logs to Docker log collector:
 RUN ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
@@ -1274,6 +1311,10 @@ RUN --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-crt,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.crt,mode=0644
     --mount=type=secret,id=nginx-key,dst=/etc/ssl/nginx/nginx-repo.key,mode=0644 \
     apt-get install -y app-protect-ip-intelligence
 
+# Securely copy the JWT license:
+RUN --mount=type=secret,id=license-jwt,dst=license.jwt \
+    cp license.jwt /etc/nginx/license.jwt
+
 # Forward request logs to Docker log collector:
 RUN ln -sf /dev/stdout /var/log/nginx/access.log \
     && ln -sf /dev/stderr /var/log/nginx/error.log
@@ -1293,6 +1334,11 @@ CMD ["sh", "/root/entrypoint.sh"]
 
 {{< include "waf/install-update-configuration.md" >}}
 
+Once you have updated your configuration files, you can reload NGINX to apply the changes. You have two options depending on your environment:
+
+- `nginx -s reload`
+- `sudo systemctl reload nginx`
+
 F5 WAF for NGINX should now be operational, and you can move onto [Post-installation checks](#post-installation-checks).
 
 ## Post-installation checks
@@ -1302,3 +1348,8 @@ F5 WAF for NGINX should now be operational, and you can move onto [Post-installa
 ## Next steps
 
 {{< include "waf/install-next-steps.md" >}}
+
+## Remove NGINX docker image
+Before removing any Docker image, it’s important to ensure that the image is no longer needed and is not in use.
+
+[docker image rm](https://docs.docker.com/reference/cli/docker/image/rm/) tool

content/waf/install/kubernetes-plm.md

@@ -36,11 +36,12 @@ These enhancements are  only available for Helm-based deployments.
 
 To complete this guide, you will need the following prerequisites:
 
-- [A functional Kubernetes cluster]({{< ref "/waf/install/kubernetes.md" >}})
+- [A functional Kubernetes cluster](https://kubernetes.io/docs/setup/)
+- [kubectl CLI](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl/) configured and connected to your cluster
 - [Helm](https://helm.sh/docs/intro/install/)
-- [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-started/get-docker/)
-- An active F5 WAF for NGINX subscription (Purchased or trial)
-- Credentials to the [MyF5 Customer Portal](https://account.f5.com/myf5), provided by email from F5, Inc.
+- [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/) (with Docker compose) installed and running.
+- Docker registry credentials are needed to access private-registry.nginx.com
+- Active F5 NGINX App Protect WAF subscription in [MyF5](https://my.f5.com/manage/s/) (purchased or trial)
 
 ## Download your subscription credentials