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    Policy Object: Devices

    Where Can I Use This?What Do I Need?
    • NGFW (PAN-OS & Panorama Managed)
    • Prisma Access (Managed by Panorama)
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    Also known as the Device Dictionary, the Devices page contains metadata for device objects. Review information for existing device objects or add new device objects. Using device objects as match criteria in Security policy allows you to create device-based policy, where the Security policy is dynamically updated and applied to new and existing devices. Palo Alto Networks updates the Device Dictionary via dynamic updates.
    To configure this and any other Object settings, go to:
    • ConfigurationNGFW and Prisma AccessObjects on Cloud Managed deployments, and select the object you want to configure.
    • Objects on PAN-OS and Panorama Managed deployments, and select the object you want to configure from the panel on the left.

    Devices Fields

    Here are the fields in a Devices object:
    Button/FieldDescription
    NameThe name of the device object.
    LocationThe location of the device group for the device object.
    CategoryThe category of the device object (for example, Video Audio Conference).
    ProfileThe device profile for the device object.
    ModelThe model of the device object.
    OS VersionThe OS version of the device object.
    OS FamilyThe OS family of the device object.
    VendorThe vendor for the device object.
    AddClick Add to add a new device object. Enter a Name and optionally, a Description. Select additional metadata for the device, such as Category, OS, and Model. You can also Browse the list of devices to select the device you want to add. Click OK to confirm your changes.
    DeleteSelect a device object you no longer need then Delete it.
    MoveSelect the device object you want to move then Move it.
    CloneSelect the device object on which to base the new device profile and Clone it.
    PDF/CSVExport the list of devices in PDF/CSV format. You can apply filters to create more specific outputs as needed. Only visible columns in the web interface will be exported.

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