How to Create an Application Object

An application object is a reusable combination of predefined applications and custom applications. You can use application objects to create your own set of applications with custom include and exclude lists.

Create an Application Object

1. Open the Forwarding Rules page (Config > Full Config > Virtual Servers > your virtual server > Firewall).
2. Click Lock.
3. In the left menu, expand Firewall Objects and select Applications.
4. Create the application by either right-clicking the table and selecting New > Application Object or using the icons in the top-right area of the rule set.

5. Filter the available applications by Name or Category.  

6. Select the applications that you want to add to your application objects and either drag them to the Application Set section or click the plus sign (+) that appears in the Name column. 

   If an application consists of more than one component, you can add the parent application and to also add the child objects.

7. Click Result to view a list of all currently selected applications.
8. To exclude specific sub-applications from applications containing of more than one component: 
   1. Expand the application.

   2. Click the minus icon (-) icon next to the application features that you want to exclude.

      The base component belongs to the application and must never be excluded separately.

9. Click Save.
10. Click Send Changes and Activate. 

The following figure displays the process for creating an application object: