Managing extensions

Deploy your extensions to the appliance so that you can create an instance of it and use the instance in your policies. Extensions are contained in bundles. You can import, replace, export, and delete bundles that contain extensions.

Before you begin

Consider the following restrictions:
  • You cannot delete a bundle that has extensions that are used by a policy.
  • If you are replacing a bundle that contains extensions that are used by a policy, make sure that the new bundle:
    • Has the same file name as the old bundle
    • Contains the same exact extensions that are used by a policy
    • Contains the same exact properties as the original extensions
  • If you are replacing a bundle that contains extensions that are not used by a policy, make sure that the new bundle has the same file name as the old bundle.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the local management interface.
  2. Click AAC.
  3. Under Policy, click Extensions.
  4. Take one of the following actions:
    Search for and view a bundle
    Take any of the following actions to filter your view:
    • Type one or more characters in the Filter field. The list displays the bundles that start with those characters.
    • Sort the list by column with the up or down arrow on each column. For example, you can view the list of extension IDs in ascending order by clicking the up arrow.
    Import a bundle
    1. Click Import.
    2. Click Browse to locate the bundle.
    3. Click Import. The syntax of the file is checked. If there are errors, you must fix them before you can import the file.
    Replace a bundle
    1. Click Import.
    2. Click Browse to locate the bundle.
    3. Click OK when you are prompted that the bundle exists.
    Export a bundle
    1. Select the bundle that you want to export.
    2. Click Export.
    3. Save the file.
    Delete a bundle
    1. Select the bundle that you want to delete.
    2. Click Delete. A message prompts you to confirm the deletion.
    3. Click Delete.
  5. Save and deploy your changes. For more information, see Deploying pending changes.

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