Group is a way to group host addresses, address ranges and other address groups. By grouping addresses that use similar services and have similar actions, you can save time when creating rules. FIGURE 5-19 shows the Address dialog box for adding a new group to the group subtype.
Before you create an address group, you first define the address objects--single addresses, address ranges, or address groups--that you want to use in the address group.
TABLE 5-19 describes the controls for the Address dialog box for new group.
Table 5-19 Controls for the New Group Address Dialog Box
Control |
Description |
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Name |
Specifies the name for the address object. |
Description |
(Optional) Provides a brief description about the address object. |
Screen |
(Optional) Restricts this address group so that it applies to the selected Screen only. The default (All) means that all Screens recognize this object unless an object exists that has been specifically defined for a particular Screen and has the same name as the Screen for which it is defined. |
Addresses |
Displays the addresses objects that can to be used to create the address group. |
Include List |
Specifies the address objects that are currently included in the address group. Use the Add or Remove buttons to modify the list. |
Exclude List |
Specifies the address objects that are excluded from the address group. For example, you can create an address group that includes all addresses except as specified in the Exclude List. Use the Add or Remove buttons to modify the list. |
OK Button |
Stores the new or changed information and makes the Save Changes command button active. |
Cancel Button |
Cancels any new or changed information. |
Help Button |
Calls up the page of online help for this common object. |