Release Notes for the Cisco ASA Series REST API, Version 7.13(x)

System Requirements

For information about REST API software and hardware requirements and compatibility, see Cisco ASA Compatibility.

Note: The ASA 5506-X series does not support concurrently running the REST API and the FirePOWER module Version 6.0 or later. If necessary, disable the ASA REST API using the “no rest-api agent” command.

Installing and Enabling the ASA REST API Agent

For physical ASAs, the REST API Agent is published separately from other ASA images on cisco.com. That is, shipped physical ASA images do not include the REST API plug-in package. The REST API package must be downloaded to the device’s flash and installed using the “rest-api image” command. The REST API Agent is then enabled using the “rest-api agent” command.

With a virtual ASA (ASAv), the deployment package includes the REST API image, provided in the “boot:” partition. The ASAv is not configured to use the REST API by default, so you must issue the “rest-api image” command, followed by the “rest-api agent” command, to access and enable the REST API Agent.

In multi-context mode, the REST API Agent commands are available only in the System context.

The REST API Agent is a Java-based application. The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is bundled in the REST API Agent package.

Note: An issue has been observed on ASAv5 models whereby a large number of concurrent requests can cause sporadic REST API restarts, as memory allocated to the REST API Agent is insufficient for large request volumes. This issue will be corrected in a forthcoming maintenance release.

New Features in ASA REST API 7.13(x)

Open and Resolved Bugs

The open and resolved bugs for this release are accessible through the Cisco Bug Search Tool. This web-based tool provides you with access to the Cisco bug tracking system, which maintains information about bugs and vulnerabilities in this product and other Cisco hardware and software products.

Note: You must have a Cisco.com account to log in and access the Cisco Bug Search Tool. If you do not have one, you can register for an account.

For more information about the Cisco Bug Search Tool, see the Bug Search Tool Help & FAQ.

End-User License Agreement

For information on the end-user license agreement, go to http://www.cisco.com/go/warranty.

Related Documentation

For additional information on the ASA, see Navigating the Cisco ASA Series Documentation.

Obtain Documentation and Submit a Service Request

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