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Chapter 3: Fundamentals
This chapter describes the fundamental logical objects which make up a cOS Core configuration.
These objects include such items as IP addresses and IP rules. Some exist by default and some
must be defined by the administrator.
In addition, the chapter explains the different interface types and explains how security policies
are constructed by the administrator.
• The Address Book, page 127
• IPv6 Support, page 134
• Services, page 143
• Interfaces, page 152
• ARP, page 184
• IP Rules and IP Policies, page 191
• Schedules, page 219
• Certificates, page 222
• Date and Time, page 229
• DNS, page 236
• Internet Access Setup, page 239
• ICMP Ping, page 247
3.1. The Address Book
3.1.1. Overview
The cOS Core Address Book contains named objects representing various types of IP addresses,
including single IP addresses, networks as well as ranges of IP addresses. Ethernet MAC addresses
can also be defined in the address book.
Using address book objects has a number of important benefits:
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