NSM- device needs validation message-- what does it mean

[mjsatt]

In NSM, when you hover over a managed firewall, what does the validation status of "needs validation" indicate and how do I correct it?

[CN]

Select Devices from the pull down menu --> navigate to Configuration & Select Validate Device(s)

Thanks,
Chandra

[mjsatt]

thanks for that info. what does it mean, however, that it "needs validation" what exacty will be taking place when I tell it to validate using the menu you just told me about? It's not disruptive is it?

[Daniele]

Hi Mjsatt,

from the NSM Concepts and Examples manual:

Needs Validation. Indicates that a configuration or parameter has not been validated.
Although NSM automatically validates all parameters when entered, this icon might
appear for a template-driven value after you have changed a template. We highly
recommend that you validate all parameters before updating a device.

So it it probably because you're using templates in your configuration

The Admin Guide is available here:

http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/software/management/security-manager/

Ciao!

Daniele