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Metadata Variables are supported in Firewall Objects configuration

Metadata Variables are supported in Firewall Objects configuration

In FortiManager 7.2.0, metadata variables are supported in Firewall Objects configurations.

To use a metadata variable in a dynamic objects:
  1. Go to Policy & Objects > Object Configurations.
  2. Create or edit a firewall address, IP pool, or virtual IP.
  3. 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.

Metadata Variables are supported in Firewall Objects configuration

In FortiManager 7.2.0, metadata variables are supported in Firewall Objects configurations.

To use a metadata variable in a dynamic objects:
  1. Go to Policy & Objects > Object Configurations.
  2. Create or edit a firewall address, IP pool, or virtual IP.
  3. 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.