How to Manage IKE Policy
a. How do I view all of my IKE policies?
To view all of your IKE policies, follow the below steps:
Step 1: Login to your account.
Step 2: Navigate to Services and then click on My Services.
Step 3: Click on your project.
Step 4: Navigate to Networks and then click on VPN.
Step 5: Here, you can view all of your IKE policies.
b. How do I create an IKE policy?
To create an IKE policy, follow the below steps:
Step 1: Click on Add IKE Policy.
Step 2: Enter the details and click on Add.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
Name | Enter a unique name for the IKE policy. |
Description | Enter a short explanation of the purpose or usage of the policy |
Authorization algorithm | Select the algorithm used to authenticate the identity of peers. Common options include SHA1, SHA256, SHA384 and SHA512. |
Encryption algorithm | Select the algorithm used to encrypt the data traffic. Common choices are 3DES, AES128, AES192 and AES256. |
IKE version | Select the version of the IKE protocol to be used. Typically, this would be v1 or v2. |
Lifetime units for IKE keys | Select the unit of time for which the IKE keys are valid before they need to be renegotiated. |
Lifetime value for IKE keys | Enter the duration for which the IKE keys are valid. This is a numeric value that works in conjunction with the lifetime units. |
Perfect Forward Secrecy: | Select the group. This feature ensures session keys are not compromised even if the server's private key is compromised. Common options are Group 2, Group 5, and Group 14. |
IKE Phase1 negotiation mode: | Select the mode used for IKE Phase 1 negotiation. Options typically include Main mode or Aggressive mode, depending on the level of security and speed required. |
c. How do I edit an IKE policy?
To edit an IKE policy, follow the below steps:
Step 1: Choose the IKE policy you want to edit, click on Select, and choose Edit IKE from the drop-down menu.
Step 2: Update the details that you want to change and click on Submit.
d. How do I delete an IKE policy?
You can delete an IKE policy by clicking on Select and then selecting Delete IKE from the drop-down menu.
e. How do I view an overview of IKE policy?
To view an overview of IKE policy, follow the below steps:
Step 1: Click on the IKE policy name for which you want to view the overview.
Step 2: Here, you can view the overview of the selected IKE policy.
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