Creating Network Objects

Procedure


Step 1

Choose Objects > Object Management.

Step 2

Choose Network from the list of object types.

Step 3

Choose Add Object from the Add Network drop-down menu.

Step 4

Enter a Name.

In a multidomain deployment, object names must be unique within the domain hierarchy. The system may identify a conflict with the name of an object you cannot view in your current domain.

Step 5

Optionally, enter a Description.

Step 6

In the Network field, enter an IP address or address block to add to the object.

Step 7

In the Network field, select the required option and enter an appropriate value; see Network Objects.

Step 8

(FQDN objects only) Select the DNS resolution from the Lookup drop-down menu to determine whether you want the IPv4, IPv6, or both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses associated with the FQDN.

Step 9

Manage overrides for the object:

Step 10

Click Save.


What to do next

  • If an active policy references your object, deploy configuration changes;; see Deploy Configuration Changes in the ; see Deploy Configuration Changes.