Create a Group Metrics Forwarding Profile

In this process, you create a profile and then assign it to a specific gateway. A group profile combines up to five standalone metrics forwarding profile that can then be assigned to a single gateway. Use the following procedure to create a grouped metrics forward profile:

Before you begin

  • You must have at least one third party application to forward the metric to prior to creating this profile.

  • You must have at least two standalone metrics forwarding profiles already created. See Create a Standalone Metrics Forwarding Profile for more information.

Procedure

Step 1

In the Multicloud Defense Controller interface navigate to Manager > Profiles > Metrics Forwarding.

Step 2

Click Create.

Step 3

Enter a unique Profile Name

Step 4

(Optional) Enter a Description. This may help differentiate between profiles with a similar name.

Step 5

Expand the Type drop-down menu and select Group.

Step 6

Under Group Details, click Add for every new row you need to add to the profile.

Step 7

Expand the drop-down menus for each row to select a profile to add to the group. If you want to remove a profile at any point prior to saving, select the profile's checkbox so it is highlighted and select Remove.

Step 8

Click Save.

What to do next

Attach the profile to a policy rule set. See Rule Sets and Rule Set Groups for more information.