Chapter 3: Viewing Policies And Rules; Introduction; Opening The Epm - Extreme Networks Policy Manager User Manual

3 Viewing Policies and Rules

Introduction

This chapter provides a brief description of the different ways to view policies and rules in the Extreme
Networks Policy Manager (EPM).
The EPM functions in two modes—local and switch. In local mode, the user can work independently
within an offline set of files to create, modify and verify policies and rules. The local files can also be
used as a backup system for files running on a switch. When working locally, certain elements of the
application are hidden and can be seen only when connected to a switch. In switch mode, the user can
utilize all the functions of the EPM.
Each policy is viewed and edited individually and only one policy can be open at a time. If one policy
is open in the program and the user attempts to open or create another, the EPM prompts with a save
command before closing the currently open policy.
This chapter describes the following sections:
Opening the EPM on page 15
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Configuring the EPM for use on a Switch on page 18
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Description of the Windows and Menus on page 20
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Opening an Existing Policy on page 30
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Searching for Rules in a Policy on page 33
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Working Among the Windows and Panels on page 36
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Opening the EPM

1 Launch the EPM through Start > Programs > Extreme Networks Policy Manager > epm_supervisor
or by using a desktop icon if one was selected during the installation process. The EPM opens to the
Rule Editor window as shown below.
NOTE
Only one instance of the EPM can be executed on the desktop at a time.
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