3.2.3.6. Variables menu

To clarify management, it is possible to define system variables for ZMS. These variables all have a scope, depending on which component is selected in the Configuration tree when they are declared.

Altogether, variables can work in three scopes that correspond to configuration levels in the Configuration tree: Site, Host and Component.

Tip

Using variables is especially useful in sophisticated, enterprise Zorp environments where complex configurations have to be maintained. When referencing variables inside configuration windows, $ characters must precede and follow their names. For example, $autobind-ip$.

By using variables it is simpler and error-free to change a value that is present at many different places. Modifying a corresponding variable results in changed values everywhere they are used.

Note

Instead of variables, it is recommended to use links.

By default there are two host variables defined:

  • Hostname, and

  • autobind-ip.

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