Network Firewall

The e6data Network Firewall feature allows users to manage IP whitelisting, enabling or restricting access to e6data at the cluster level.

Network Firewall allows users to manage IP whitelisting, enabling or restricting access to e6data at the cluster level. It offers a flexible approach to IP management, ensuring secure, controlled access to your e6data clusters.

Note:

1. Network firewalls can only be created within a serverless workspace.

2. Ensure Gateway Connectivity is enabled for your cluster. (link endpoint page)

Create Network Firewall

To create a Network Firewall, please follow the below steps:

1. Navigate to Connectivity from left navigation.

2. From the dropdown, select NETWORK FIREWALL.

3. Click on the CREATE option provided in the top right corner.

4. Enter the following details in the Create form.

a. Network Firewall Name: Name the Network Firewall.

b. Type of Connectivity: Select the type of connectivity.

i) Direct Connectivity - Direct connectivity enables users to establish connections with external clients. This type of connectivity is recommended for users in Proof of Concept (POC) mode.

ii) TLS Connectivity - TLS connectivity allows the user to connect to external clients by using an e6data Python connector or JDBC drivers to the e6data cluster. This type of connectivity is recommended for enterprise-level users.

Description: Enter the description of the IP set. This field is optional.

d. Clusters: You can attach or detach any cluster from the dropdown.

e. Allowed IP Address: Enter the IP addresses that have to be allowed.

f. Blocked IP address: Enter the IP addresses that have to be blocked.

Points to Remember

• If no IP addresses are whitelisted, access is granted to all IP addresses by default.

• If only allowed IP addresses are specified, only those IPs will have access.

• If an IP address appears in both the Allowed and Blocked lists, the system will first check the Blocked list and deny access if the IP is listed there.

• If only blocked IP addresses are specified, those IPs are denied access, and all others are allowed by default.

Update Network Firewall

1. Navigate to Network Firewall

2. Select the Network Firewall you want to update.

3. Click on Edit.

4. You can update the following:

a. Name: Provide a new name to the Network Firewall Rule

b. Description: Update the description (optional)

c. IP Addresses: Add or Remove IP addresses as per your requirement.

5. Click on Update.

Delete Network Firewall

1. Navigate to Network Firewall.

2. Select the Network firewall rule you want to delete.

3. Click on Delete.

4. Click on Confirm to delete.

Network Firewall creation form