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To fully use this screen, you must have the following permissions assigned to your account:
- Read Virtual Data Centers
- Read Firewall
- Write Firewall
In the Firewall screen, each entry in the table represents a single firewall rule; however, each firewall rule can contain several protocols (and ports).
You can combine related protocols (and ports) into a Service Group. For example, if you want to create a firewall rule to block three types of traffic, you do not have to create three separate firewall rules. Instead, you can combine the three types of traffic (protocols and ports) into a single, configurable Service Group. Then, when you create a firewall rule, you can pick the newly created Service Group.
Create a Service Group
In the Firewall screen, each entry in the table represents a single firewall rule; however, each firewall rule can contain several protocols (and ports).
You can combine related protocols (and ports)into a Service Group. For example, if you want to create a firewall rule to block three types of traffic, you do not have to create three separate firewall rules. Instead, you can combine the three types of traffic (protocols and ports) into a single, configurable Service Group. Then, when you create a firewall rule, you can pick the newly created Service Group.
- In the Armor Management Portal (AMP), on the left-side navigation, click Security.
Click Firewall.
If you have virtual machines in various data centers, then in the top drop-down menu, select the desired data center.
- Click Service Groups.
- Click Actions, and then click New Group.
- In Service Group Name, enter a descriptive name.
- In Add Members To Group, enter the service or sub-protocol, and then click the plus ( + ) icon.
- You must add at least one member.
You can add multiple members to a service group.
Service or sub-protocol
Notes
Example
Services (TCP, UDP, etc.) You must enter a port number.
These services are not case-sensitive.
- tcp/80
- TCP/80
- Tcp/80
- tCp/80
Additional services (AARP, AH, etc.) These additional services are not case-sensitive.
Do not enter a port number with these additional services.
- ATALK
- igmp
- Gre
Sub-protocols (echo-reply, redirect, etc.) You must enter icmp, followed by the specific sub-protocol.
You must enter the sub-protocol in lower-case letters.
Do not enter a port number.
- icmp/source-host-isolated
- icmp/time-exceeded
- Click Apply.
- The newly created service group will appear at the bottom of the table.
For a complete list of supported services and sub-protocol, see Review supported services and sub-protocols.
Edit a Service Group
In the Armor Management Portal (AMP), on the left-side navigation, click Security.
Click Firewall.
If you have virtual machines in various data centers, then in the top drop-down menu, select the desired data center.
- Click Service Groups.
- Locate and place your cursor over the desired service group.
- Click the pencil icon.
- Make your changes, and then click Appy to save.
Delete a Service Group
You cannot delete a service group that is actively used in a firewall rule.
In the Armor Management Portal (AMP), on the left-side navigation, click Security.
Click Firewall.
If you have virtual machines in various data centers, then in the top drop-down menu, select the desired data center.
- Click Service Groups.
- Locate and place your cursor over the desired service group.
- Click the trash icon.
Click Delete Service Group.