Creating a New Environment Variable
Use the Create a New Environment Variable page to define the new environment variables and assign the threat levels. These variables are used to define the environment conditions.
To create a new environment variable:
- Select Configure > Environment.
The Environment page appears.
- Select the Variables tab and click the + icon.
The Create New Environment Variable page appears.
- Complete the configuration by using the guidelines in Table 1.
- Click Save to save the configuration or Cancel to discard the configuration.
Use these environment variables to define the environment conditions. You can create a new condition or edit the existing condition to use these variables.
Table 1: Fields on the Create New Environment Variable Page
Field | Description |
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Variable Name | Enter a unique string of alphanumeric characters, colons, periods, dashes, and underscores. No spaces are allowed; maximum length is 63 characters. |
Possible Value Type | Select the type of possible values.
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Possible Values | Enter the list of possible values, based on the possible value type that you have selected. For example, high, medium, low, 2, 4, or 1 to 6. |
Default Value | Select the default possible value for the environment variable from the list. |
Current Value (optional) | Select the current possible value for the environment variable from the list. If nothing is defined, the default value is considered the current value. |