Managing API protection definitions

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An API protection definition is a set of configurations that define how resources are accessed.

About this task

You can add, modify, and delete definitions.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the local management interface.
  2. Click AAC.
  3. Under Policy, click OpenID Connect and API Protection.
  4. Click Definitions.
  5. Perform one or more of the following actions:
    Add definitions
    Click Add. See Creating an API protection definition for details.
    Modify definitions
    1. Select a definition in the list of definitions.
    2. Click Edit.
    3. Complete the properties for the definition.
      Note:

      You cannot modify the definition name and you can add new grant types. See Creating an API protection definition for details.

    4. Click Save.
    Delete definitions
    1. Select a definition or press Ctrl and select multiple definitions in the definition list.

    2. Click Remove. Confirm the deletion. Click OK to continue or click Cancel.

    Note: A definition cannot be deleted if there are clients associated with it or it is attached to a resource.
  6. Click Save.
  7. When you add, modify or delete a definition, a message indicates that there are changes to deploy. If you are finished with the changes, deploy them.

    For more information, see Deploying pending changes.