Segmentation
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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 Create an F5 Distributed Cloud Services Account.
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.
The Segments page shows a list of your segments with key details shown for each. Below are actions you can take on this page.
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Change the key details you see in the table by clicking on the gear icon ( âš™ ) and selecting different fields.
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Enter text in the
Searchfield to only see table rows that include that text (even if they were not shown due to theitems per pagesetting). -
Click the arrow at the left side of a row to see all the information for the segment in JSON format. Use the
JSONdrop-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
Resetat the top of the table to unselect all rows. -
Click
Delete selectedto delete the selected row(s) (segments). -
Use the
items per pageselector to determine how may rows you see on a page. -
Use the
Pagearrow buttons to change which page is shown in the table.
Create a Segment.
- Click
Add Segmenton the Networking Segments page. Alternatively you can click...>Clone Objectin theActionsmenu of an already existing segment.
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In the
Namefield, enter the name for the new Segment. -
Optionally add labels and description.
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Select an option with the
Connect to Internetdrop-down menu. -
Click
Save and Exitto create the segment.
View or modify a Segment.
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Click
...>Manage Configurationin theActionsmenu of the segment you want to view/modify. This displays all the user-modifiable information in the segment. -
Click
Edit Configurationin 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 Exitto return to theSegmentspage, or clickSave and Exitto save the change you made and return to theSegmentspage.
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 selectedbutton.
Delete one segment:
- Click
...>Deletein theActionsmenu of the segment you want to delete.
Either method will display a confirmation pop-up.
- Click
Deletein 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.
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.
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Change the key details you see in the table by clicking on the gear icon ( âš™ ) and selecting different fields.
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Enter text in the
Searchfield to only see table rows that include that text (even if they were not shown due to theitems per pagesetting). -
Click
Manage Segment Connectionsto add, modify, or delete connections.
Manage Segment Connections.
- Click
Add Segmenton theSegment Connectorpage to see theSegment connectionform.
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Optionally add labels and description.
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The
Segment Connectorssection 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 Itemto create a new connection.
Figure: Segment Connection Form - In the
Source Segmentssection, use the drop-down menu to select a segment. Use the...menu in theActionscolumn to view, edit, or delete that segment. ClickAdd Itemto add additional source segments. - In the
Destination Segmentssection, use the drop-down menu to select a segment. Use the...menu in theActionscolumn to view, edit, or delete that segment. ClickAdd Itemto add additional destination segments. - In the
Connector Typesection select how you want the segments to connect.
- In the
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The
SNAT poolsection 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 Itembutton to enter more SNAT pools. - Click
...>Deleteto delete a SNAT pool.
- Enter the IP address of your SNAT pool. Use the
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Click
Save and Exitto save your changes.
