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Working with Objects

Traffic Objects

Objects are the building blocks used to define traffic patterns and security policies within the Wanscale Platform. They allow you to reuse definitions across multiple services, such as Firewall Rules, Source NAT, and Path Selection.

The platform utilizes three distinct categories of objects to manage traffic:

  • Configuration Objects: Automatically generated based on your VNET configuration. For example, when a LAN interface is created on a Service Edge, its IP address is saved as a Configuration Object.
    • Supported Applications: Firewall Rules, Path Selection, and Source NAT.
  • Traffic Identification (TI): Manually defined objects where you specify one or more IP prefixes and, optionally, specific TCP/UDP ports.
    • Supported Applications: Firewall Rules and Path Selection.
  • Address Books: Aggregated objects that contain one or more Traffic Identifications. This is used to group multiple definitions into a single, manageable entity.
    • Supported Applications: Firewall Rules and Path Selection.

Create a Traffic Identifier

Traffic Identifiers allow you to define specific network traffic based on IP subnets, ports, and protocols.

  1. Navigate to the Admin page by clicking Admin in the top menu.
  2. In the left sidebar, expand Administration and select Traffic Identification.
  3. Click the Add traffic identification button.
  4. Complete the following fields in the configuration screen:
    • Name: Enter a descriptive name for the identifier.
    • Description: Provide a brief summary of the object's purpose.
    • IP Subnets: Click Add to enter an IP prefix in CIDR notation.
    • Ports: Click Add to specify individual port numbers or ranges.
    • Protocol: Select a specific protocol (All, ICMP, TCP, or UDP).
  5. Click Save.

Note

Protocol Restriction: You cannot mix multiple protocols within a single Traffic Identification object. To combine different protocols, use an Address Book.

Create an Address Book

Address Books simplify policy management by grouping multiple Traffic Identifiers together.

  1. Navigate to the Admin page by clicking Admin in the top menu.
  2. In the left sidebar, expand Administration and select Address Book.
  3. Click the Add address book button.
  4. Complete the following fields:
    • Name: Enter a descriptive name for the Address Book.
    • Traffic IDs: Select one or more existing Traffic Identifications from the list and click Add.
  5. Click Save.

TAGs

TAGs are metadata labels used to identify, filter, and organize services within the Wanscale Portal. They are particularly useful for managing large-scale environments.

Usage and Management

  • Creation: Tags are created automatically whenever you enter a new label in the Tags field during object or service creation.
  • Centralized Management: To edit or delete existing tags:
    1. Navigate to the Admin page.
    2. In the left sidebar, expand Administration and select TAGs.
    3. From this screen, you can rename tags, delete unused tags, or view an overview of all services currently utilizing a specific tag.