Compare versions of IPS Policy

When you modify an IPS Policy, a new version is created that has the changes. To view or compare the version changes perform the following steps:

1. In the IPS page, click on the number link in the Active Revision column for the IPS policy for which you wish to see the version details. The Version Control page is displayed.

   
   
   

   Note

   The number in the link indicates the number of revisions made for the IPS Policy.

2. The left panel of the Version Control page displays the following details.

   Option	Definition
   Revision	Displays the revision number for the IPS policy
   Revised	Time: Displays the date and time when the revision was made By: Displays the name of the user who made the revision
   Active	Specifies whether the revision is the current revision. Displays Yes if it is the current revision. Displays No if it is not the current revision.

   The right panel of the Version Control page displays the following revision details of the selected revision.

   
   
   

   Option	Definition
   Details for Revision	Displays the changes made in the revision
   Updated Properties	Lists the properties that are updated in the revision
   Updated Attack Settings	Displays the name of the updated attack settings in the Name column and displays the new value of the updated attack settings in the New Value column
   Revision Comment	Displays the revision comment, if provided

3. Press Shift and select the two versions to be compared.
4. Click Compare button. The Comparison between Revision window is displayed with the details of revision changes.

   Note

   The Compare button is disabled by default. The Compare button is enabled only when two versions are selected.

   • To set the selected version as active, click Set Active.
   • To delete the selected version, click Delete.

5. Click Export to export the list of revision changes in CSV format.

   Note

   If you attempt exporting policies using Internet Explorer 10 in combination with Windows Server 2008/2012, the Manager will generate the “Export of custom policy error”. To avoid this, go to Control Panel → Add or Remove Programs → Add/ Remove Windows Components; the Windows Components Wizard window opens. Select the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration and disable it. For more information on the fault, refer to Trellix Intrusion Prevention System Product Guide.

6. Click Close to go back to the IPS page.