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Sophos Firewall: XML Import for SFOS Default objects

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Overview

This Recommended Read goes over how to Import a predefined XML file that contains a list of FQDN Host objects

I created an XML Import/export file, which will create all FQDN host objects the firewall itself tries to reach. This XML file contains all FQDNs of this page: https://doc.sophos.com/nsg/sophos-firewall/20.0/help/en-us/webhelp/onlinehelp/AdministratorHelp/HostsAndServices/FQDNHostGroup/index.html

What to do

This file works via the Import/Export option on the SFOS Appliance: 

Upload the File as an "Import". Select the File and wait ~1 minute. 

You’ll find a FQDN Host group containing all FQDN Host objects.

You can use this FQDN Host Group in SD-WAN PBR:

XML File

Please unzip the file once. You have to upload the .tar file. 

Sophos Firewall System Objects.zip




Revamped RR
[edited by: Erick Jan at 10:32 AM (GMT -7) on 18 Sep 2024]
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  • Got it, thank you once more.

    I'll start setting it up and allow this traffic to fall back to the 4G WAN link.

     
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