Create FTP Classes

In order to classify and put controls on specific types of FTP downloads, you can create an FTP class that matches FTP traffic that has a specific file extension or filename. The class must be based on the FTP-Data-Clear service.

Note: To perform this task from PolicyCenter, you must first select a group and/or unit configuration from the Group: and Unit: drop-down lists at the top of the page.

To create an FTP class:

1. Click the manage tab.

2. In the left window pane, select the class or folder that will be the parent of the class you are about to define. Usually, you will want it to be a child of the FTP class.

3. Click class and select add.

Warning: If the Easy Configure feature is enabled, the class must be placed as a child of one of the Easy Configure folders (that is, MissionCritical, Average, LowPriority, or Prohibited). PacketWise may not classify traffic properly for classes created outside of these folders. See Easy Configure Recommendations for more information.

4. In the Name field, type a descriptive name (up to 31 characters; hyphens, underscores, and periods are acceptable).

5. For the Service, select FTP-Data-Clear.

6. Scroll down to the Criterion field, and make sure File Name is selected.  show screen

7. Enter the filename or file extension in the empty text field — for example, *.mp3.

8. Click add class.

For more information about the other entries in the New Traffic Class window, see Matching Rules.

Note: A matching rule can contain only one application-specific criterion. To combine multiple criteria, use two traffic classes, a parent and a child.