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Global Database

Global Database

The Global Database contains object configurations, policy packages, and header and footer sensor configuration for IPS.

To configure Global Database components:
  1. Change the ADOM to Global Database.
  2. Configure the following Global Database components:
    • Policy Packages: Policy Packages contain packages created with objects. You can also define firewall and traffic shaping header and footer policies. For more information, see Creating policy packages.
    • Header/Footer IPS: Header/Footer IPS allows you to configure header and footer sensors for use in IPS policies. For more information, see Header/Footer IPS.
    • Object Configurations: You can view or create objects from the Normalized Interface, Firewall Objects, Security Profiles, User & Authentication, Security Fabric, Advanced, and Scripts menus. For more information, see Creating object configurations.

Global Database

The Global Database contains object configurations, policy packages, and header and footer sensor configuration for IPS.

To configure Global Database components:
  1. Change the ADOM to Global Database.
  2. Configure the following Global Database components:
    • Policy Packages: Policy Packages contain packages created with objects. You can also define firewall and traffic shaping header and footer policies. For more information, see Creating policy packages.
    • Header/Footer IPS: Header/Footer IPS allows you to configure header and footer sensors for use in IPS policies. For more information, see Header/Footer IPS.
    • Object Configurations: You can view or create objects from the Normalized Interface, Firewall Objects, Security Profiles, User & Authentication, Security Fabric, Advanced, and Scripts menus. For more information, see Creating object configurations.