Manage packet rules

To maintain the security of your system and the integrity of your packet rules, periodically perform the management tasks.

• Deactivate packet rules
  If you need to make changes to your active packet rules, or you want to activate new rules, you must first deactivate the currently active rules.
• View packet rules
  View your filter rules before you activate them to verify that they are correct.
• Edit packet rules
  As your network security requirements change, you must edit your rules to ensure that they complement your new security strategy.
• Back up packet rules
  It might not seem necessary, but backing up your packet rules is always a good idea. In the event of a loss, your backups can save you the time and work it will take to re-create your files from scratch.
• Journal and audit packet rules actions
  Your packet rules includes a journaling feature. Journaling allows you to troubleshoot NAT and filtering problems.