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Configure FQDN-based VIPs from the GUI 6.4.2

Configure FQDN-based VIPs from the GUI 6.4.2

In public cloud environments, sometimes it is necessary to map a VIP to an FQDN address. This setting can now be configured from the GUI.

To configure an FQDN-based VIP:
  1. Go to Policy & Objects > Virtual IPs and click Create New > Virtual IP.
  2. Enter a name for the VIP.
  3. Select an interface.
  4. For Type, select FQDN.
  5. Enter the external IP address.
  6. For Mapped address, select an FQDN address.

  7. Click OK.

    In the virtual IP list, hover over the address to view more information.

Configure FQDN-based VIPs from the GUI 6.4.2

Configure FQDN-based VIPs from the GUI 6.4.2

In public cloud environments, sometimes it is necessary to map a VIP to an FQDN address. This setting can now be configured from the GUI.

To configure an FQDN-based VIP:
  1. Go to Policy & Objects > Virtual IPs and click Create New > Virtual IP.
  2. Enter a name for the VIP.
  3. Select an interface.
  4. For Type, select FQDN.
  5. Enter the external IP address.
  6. For Mapped address, select an FQDN address.

  7. Click OK.

    In the virtual IP list, hover over the address to view more information.