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Segmentation

Published April 5, 2023 | Last modified March 11, 2025

Objective

This guide provides instructions on how to create and use segments using a guided wizard in F5® Distributed Cloud Console (Console). Network segmentation allows you to manage VPCs/VNETs in an efficient way. You can group (segmentize) your VPCs/VNETs and set rules for them to communicate with each other.

Prerequisites

Note:If you do not have an account, see Getting Started with Console.

Configuration

Manage Segments

Get started by navigating to the Segments page. Log into Console and select Multi-Cloud Network Connect. Then click Manage > Networking > Segments.

Figure: Network Segments

Figure: Network Segments

The Segments page shows a list of your segments with key details shown for each. Below are actions you can take on this page.

  • Change the key details you see in the table by clicking on the gear icon ( ⚙ ) and selecting different fields.

  • Enter text in the Search field to only see table rows that include that text (even if they were not shown due to the items per page setting).

  • Click the arrow at the left side of a row to see all the information for the segment in JSON format. Use the JSON drop-down menu to switch to YAML format. Click the arrow again to hide the information.

  • Use the check boxes on each row to select or unselect a row. Use the checkbox on the table header row to select/unselect all rows on the current page. Click Reset at the top of the table to unselect all rows.

  • Click Delete selected to delete the selected row(s) (segments).

  • Use the items per page selector to determine how may rows you see on a page.

  • Use the Page arrow buttons to change which page is shown in the table.

Create a Segment.
  • Click Add Segment on the Networking Segments page. Alternatively you can click ...>Clone Object in the Actions menu of an already existing segment.
Figure: Add Segment

Figure: Add Segment

  • In the Name field, enter the name for the new Segment.

  • Optionally add labels and description.

  • Select an option with the Connect to Internet drop-down menu.

  • Click Save and Exit to create the segment.

View or modify a Segment.

  • Click ...>Manage Configuration in the Actions menu of the segment you want to view/modify. This displays all the user-modifiable information in the segment.

  • Click Edit Configuration in the upper right if you want to make modifications.

Note: You will not be able to change the segment name. To change the segment name, you will need to create or clone a new segment and then delete the old segment.

  • Click Cancel and Exit to return to the Segments page, or click Save and Exit to save the change you made and return to the Segments page.
Delete a Segment.

There are two ways to delete segments.

Delete one or more segments:

  • Toggle the check box for each segment you want to delete.
  • Click the Delete selected button.

Delete one segment:

  • Click ...>Delete in the Actions menu of the segment you want to delete.

Either method will display a confirmation pop-up.

Figure: Delete Segment

Figure: Delete Segment

  • Click Delete in the confirmation pop-up to delete the segment(s).

Manage Segment Connections

Navigate to the Segment Connector page: Log into Console and select Multi-Cloud Network Connect, then click Manage > Networking > Segment Connector.

Figure: Segment Connections

Figure: Segment Connections

The Segment Connector page shows a list of your segment connections with key details shown for each. Below are actions you can take on this page.

  • Change the key details you see in the table by clicking on the gear icon ( ⚙ ) and selecting different fields.

  • Enter text in the Search field to only see table rows that include that text (even if they were not shown due to the items per page setting).

  • Click Manage Segment Connections to add, modify, or delete connections.

Manage Segment Connections.
  • Click Add Segment on the Segment Connector page to see the Segment connection form.
Figure: Segment Connections List

Figure: Segment Connections List

  • Optionally add labels and description.

  • The Segment Connectors section shows your list of connections between segments and the type of connection.

    • Click the pencil icon to modify the connection shown in that row.
    • Click the trash can icon to delete the connection.
    • Click Add Item to create a new connection.
      Figure: Segment Connection Form

      Figure: Segment Connection Form

      • In the Source Segments section, use the drop-down menu to select a segment. Use the ... menu in the Actions column to view, edit, or delete that segment. Click Add Item to add additional source segments.
      • In the Destination Segments section, use the drop-down menu to select a segment. Use the ... menu in the Actions column to view, edit, or delete that segment. Click Add Item to add additional destination segments.
      • In the Connector Type section select how you want the segments to connect.

  • The SNAT pool section shows a list of your SNAT pools for your connections that use a configured SNAT pool.

    • Enter the IP address of your SNAT pool. Use the Add Item button to enter more SNAT pools.
    • Click ...>Delete to delete a SNAT pool.

  • Click Save and Exit to save your changes.

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