Advanced variables

An advanced variable is a configuration mechanism that

  • enables you configure of features not available through the web interface

  • includes the USER_CONF variable as your primary advanced variable, and

  • allows you to enter custom instructions or lines up to the maximum character length.

User_CONF variable details

The USER_CONF variable provides a general tool that allows configuration of one or more features not otherwise available via the web interface.

Caution

Do not use the advanced variable USER_CONF to configure an intrusion policy feature unless you are instructed to do so in the feature description or by Support. Conflicting or duplicate configurations will halt the system.

When editing USER_CONF, you can type up to 4096 characters on a single line. The line wraps automatically. You can include any number of valid instructions or lines until you reach either the 8192-character maximum length for a variable or a physical limit, such as disk space. Use the backslash (\) character as a line continuation after any complete argument in a command directive.

Resetting USER_CONF empties it.