Add annotation for assigning IP address for service type load balancer

[avinashchundu9]

Title

Add annotation for assigning IP address for service type load balancer

Description

Currently, for service type load balancer we can't assign IP addresses manually. It can only be assigned by the IPAM. Adding the annotation "cis.f5.com/ipaddress: xx.xx.xx.xx" will give the ability for users to use static IP addresses and reuse them during migrations. This will remove dependency on IPAM installation and maintenance. This will also enable users to deploy helm charts that defaults the configuration to service type load balancer without modifying them to custom resources.

Actual Problem

Currently, IPAM is mandatory for service type load balancer, and control on which IP address we can use or reuse is limited. I understand custom resources are an option but most users want to deploy their applications using service type LB before they want to get into custom settings.

Solution Proposed

Add annotation "cis.f5.com/ipaddress: xx.xx.xx.xx" for service type load balancer

[mdditt2000]

@avinashchundu9 thanks for opening this issue. @trinaths we spoke about this yesterday. Agree i like this enhancement

Next steps to create a Jira task and prioritize for 2.17

[mdditt2000]

Created CONTCNTR-4643 for PM tracking. Adding the new sprint

[avinashchundu9]

Also please consider adding annotation for partition as well.

[trinaths]

Fixed in 2.16.1