What are DM_INLINE_NETWORK objects?

[kashif.rana]

Hello Experts

I see lot of objects name start with "DM_INLINE_NETWORK_" in ASA configuration. What does it mean?

Sorry for my ignorance, I am new to ASA

 

[Rob Ingram]

Hi, these are custom objects automatically created when using the ASDM to edit ACLs etc.

HTH

[kashif.rana]

But when it will be created?

[Rob Ingram]

For example, when using ASDM and you create or modify an ACL and you manually enter a couple of IP addresses rather than a pre-defined object group, ASDM will automatically create an object group called DM_INLINE_NETWORK_ and then reference that group in the ACL.

E.g. - this would be the output on ASDM (if you have the option to preview commands enabled).

object-group network DM_INLINE_NETWORK_1

 network-object host 11.11.11.11

 network-object host 11.11.11.12

access-list OUTSIDE_IN line 2 extended permit ip object-group DM_INLINE_NETWORK_1 object LAN