3.1.9.2.1. Objects

The CMDB of the VPNGW component serves as a repository for storing diverse objects that can be utilized at a later stage in the frontend.

To create VPN Gateway objects, use the Administration Portal main menu: VPNGW > CDMD > Objects. It displays a window with numerous predefined objects, mostly protocols. From this section you can create and manage objects.

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To create a new object, click on the Add new button:

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  • Type: Object type:

    • Network: One network. Ex: 172.16.1.0/24

    • Host: One concrete host. Ex: 172.16.1.13

    • Hosts: A list of hosts or IPs separated by commas.

    • Protocol: One protocol. Ex: tcp: 443

    • Protocols: A list of protocols separated by commas.

  • Name: Object identifier name. It should start with a letter, followed by any alphanumeric character or underscore.

  • Description: Here you can add a description of the object.

  • Value: Choose an object value from the dropdown menu. For instance, heartbeat [udp:694], AOL [tcp:5190], AII_TCP [tcp:709], Entrust_KeyMgmt [tp:710].

Later on, we will configure a rule in the VPNGW using the object we have created, and the variable that we have created can be used to configure these rules.

You can also edit and delete objects using the correspondent buttons located on the top row of this view.

The Search field located at the upper right corner of the view, allows you to search by type, name, description, or value.