Create a Folder Class

You can use a folder class to organize the traffic tree. For example, you can create a folder called Critical_Apps and move all classes associated with critical applications into this folder. This structure allows you to see all your critical applications in one location in the traffic tree, plus it enables you to to create one partition to be used to protect critical traffic from other non-critical traffic. Two folders are created automatically: /Inbound and /Outbound. In addition, if port-based traffic is autodiscovered, the classes for this traffic are placed in DiscoveredPorts folders at the bottom of the /Inbound and /Outbound sections of the traffic tree.

Note: If you are using the Easy Configure feature, you cannot add any additional folder classes. Several folders are already created for you: MissionCritical, Average, LowPriority, Prohibited, and AutoDiscovered. All traffic classes will be grouped into these folders, and appropriate bandwidth is allocated based on which folder the class is in.

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 a folder class:

1. Click the manage tab on the navigation bar. The Traffic Class window displays.

2. In the left window pane, select a class that will serve as the parent of the new folder class.

3. Click class and select add folder from the list.  show screen

4. Specify the folder name and click OK.

Folder classes do not match any traffic — that is, there are no specific traffic criteria associated with this type of class. Therefore, a policy cannot be applied to a folder class. You can, however, apply a partition to a folder.