What is a VRF:
We are using a VRF as a virtual firewall that blocks incoming traffic from connections outside the VRF. Everything inside a VRF can talk to each other and some VRF's span multiple buildings. Right now VRF is only configured to work on wired connections.
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- All traffic within the same VRF
- All traffic from any computer connected to VPN from anywhere in the world
All outgoing connections from the computer inside the VRF
If you can perform a task while on Wi-Fi you will be able to perform the same task while in the VRF when connecting to a different department in PMA
Connections to instrument and printer networks
Any whitelisted services (Complete this form to request a service to be whitelisted: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4dl1LVXzfUbpgF)
What will no longer work after all the rules are applied (please see graphic below):
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As new networking requests or quarantine notices come in we will move the device over to the VRF. We will work with some labs to proactively move all devices over the VRF.
How do I request a firewall rule exception:
Please fill out this request: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4dl1LVXzfUbpgF
What if I have specific needs that need to be discussed or how do I request a firewall rule exception:
Please denote that on the survey -OR- submit a ticket here: https://cns.utexas.edu/help -OR- email cns-it-projects@austinhelp@cns.utexas.edu . Any of these methods will create a ticket and we will be in touch contact you ASAP.