Metafield support on dynamic objects FMG
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This information is also available in the FortiManager 7.2 Administration Guide: |
In FortiManager 7.2.0, metadata variables can be used in dynamic objects in place of per-device mappings.
To use a metadata variable in a dynamic objects:
- Go to Policy & Objects > Object Configurations.
- Create or edit a firewall address, IP pool, or virtual IP.
- Add the metadata in a supported text field using the following format:
$<metadata_variable_name.
When$is typed into a supported text field, available metadata variables are displayed for selection. You can click the add button to create a new metadata variable.
- For firewall addresses (subnet type), you can use metadata variables in the IP/Netmask field.
- For IP pools, you can use metadata variables in the External IP Range field.
- For virtual IPs, you can use metadata variables in the External IP Address/Range, Mapped IPv4 Address/Range, and Mapped IPv6 Address/Range fields.
- For firewall addresses (subnet type), you can use metadata variables in the IP/Netmask field.