Configure Schedule Objects

The Exinda appliance allows you to automate your network optimization polices for different times of the day and different days of the week. For example, you may wish to lock down your network at night to improve security, while still allowing automated backup services and email to function.

By default, there are three schedule objects defined. Each schedule can be edited or deleted by clicking the appropriate button in the table. The ALWAYS schedule is protected and cannot be edited or deleted.

Figure: Predefined schedules

Additional schedules can easily be added.

Figure: Add a new schedule by specifying one or more date ranges and time ranges.

	Note A single Schedule Object cannot specify different times that overlap. Time must be unique within the same Schedule Object. The 'Start Time' and 'End Time' values must fall within the same day. In order to specify a time from one day to the next, use two lines: one from 'Start Time' to 24:00 on the first day, and the other from 00:00 to 'End Time' on the next day.

Where do I find this configuration?

Go to Configuration > Objects > Schedules.

To add a new schedule

1. Enter a meaningful name for the schedule.
2. For each time period, in the From Day field and the From Time field, specify a day of the week and time of day that marks the beginning of the time period.
3. In the To Day field and the To Time field, specify a day of the week and time of day that marks the ending of the time period.
4. Add multiple time periods if desired.
5. Click the Add New Schedule button.

	Note By default, there are four time period drop-down sets available to add schedule times. If you need to add more, save the schedule, then select the Edit button next to the newly created schedule. You will be presented with four additional sets of drop-downs to add more schedule times.