5.14.1. Naming services

The name of the service must be a unique identifier; rules refer to this unique ID.

Use clear, informative, and consistent service names. Include the following information in the service name:

  • Source zones, indicating which clients may use the service (e.g., intranet).

  • The protocol permitted in the traffic (e.g., HTTP).

  • Destination zones, indicating which servers may be accessed using the service (e.g., Internet).

Tip

Name the service that allows internal users to browse the Web intra_HTTP_internet. Use dots to indicate child zones, e.g., intra.marketing_HTTP_inter.

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