Applications
Applications define named traffic classifications that can be referenced in Routing Policies. Instead of writing rules with raw protocol and port numbers, you define an application once (e.g., "HTTPS" = TCP/443) and reference it by name in your policies.
Navigate to Network > Applications in the sidebar.
Overview
Stat Cards
| Card | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Apps | Number of application definitions |
| Enabled Apps | Applications currently enabled |
| Critical Apps | Applications marked as business-critical |
| Application Groups | Number of application groups |
Application Groups
Application groups organize related applications together (e.g., "Office 365", "Video Conferencing"). The groups table shows:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Group name |
| Description | Group description |
| Members | Number of applications in the group |
| Actions | Edit, Delete |
Click Create Group to define a new group with a name and description.
Applications Table
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Application name |
| Category | Classification category |
| Protocol | Network protocol (TCP, UDP, etc.) |
| Ports | Destination port or port range |
| Business Criticality | Priority level with color-coded badge (Critical, High, Medium, Low) |
| Status | Enabled or Disabled |
| Actions | Edit, Delete |
Creating an Application
- Click Create Application.
- Fill in the form:
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes | Application name (e.g., "HTTPS", "DNS", "Teams") |
| Category | No | Classification category |
| Protocol | Yes | TCP, UDP, or other IP protocol |
| Ports | Yes | Destination port or port range (e.g., "443", "8000-8999") |
| Business Criticality | No | Critical, High, Medium, or Low |
| Application Group | No | Assign to an existing group |
| Status | Yes | Enabled or Disabled |
- Click Create to save.
Using Applications in Routing Policies
Once defined, applications appear as selectable options when creating routing policy rules. This provides:
- Readable policies — Rules reference "HTTPS" instead of "TCP/443"
- Centralized management — Update a port definition once and all policies referencing it update
- Traffic classification — Application names appear in traffic analysis charts and usage reports
Business Criticality
The criticality level is informational and helps prioritize traffic in monitoring views:
| Level | Color | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Critical | Red | Core business applications that must always be available |
| High | Orange | Important applications with low tolerance for disruption |
| Medium | Yellow | Standard business applications |
| Low | Green | Best-effort traffic |