Using a Proxy Profile on the Edge Device

The edge devices supported on the Aviatrix Edge Platform requires egress over the public internet to communicate with the Aviatrix Platform. If internet traffic is routed through a proxy server, you can configure a proxy profile and associate the profile with the edge device.

Creating a Proxy Profile

To configure a proxy profile, follow these steps.

  1. In Aviatrix CoPilot, go to Cloud Fabric > Hybrid Cloud > Devices tab.

  2. Click Proxy Profiles.

  3. In Proxy Profiles, click + Proxy Profile, then provide the following information.

    Field

    Description

    Name

    A name for the proxy profile.

    Transparent Mode

    If you use a Transparent proxy server, set Transparent Mode toggle to On.

    A Proxy CA Certificate is required when Transparent Mode is On.

    Proxy Server IP

    The IP address of the Proxy server.

    Port

    The port number used for the Proxy server.

    Proxy CA Certificate

    The certificate authority (CA) certificate to use on the edge device.

    The Proxy CA certificate must be in Privacy Enhanced Mail (PEM) file format.

  4. Click Save.

    You can now use the proxy profile to configure the Management interface of the edge device when you onboard the device.

Modifying or Deleting a Proxy Profile

If a proxy profile is associated with an edge device, modifying the proxy file may result in communication disruptions with the Aviatrix platform.

To modify a proxy profile:

  1. In Aviatrix CoPilot, go to Cloud Fabric > Hybrid Cloud > Devices tab.

  2. Click Proxy Profiles.

  3. In the table, locate the proxy profile you want to edit and click the Edit icon on the right.

  4. Make any changes needed.

  5. Click Save.

To delete a proxy profile:

  1. In Aviatrix CoPilot, go to Cloud Fabric > Hybrid Cloud > Devices tab.

  2. Click Proxy Profiles.

  3. In the table, locate the proxy profile you want to delete and click the Delete icon on the right.

    The Delete icon is disabled if a proxy profile is associated with any edge device. You must first remove the proxy profile association for the edge devices.

  4. To confirm the deletion, click Delete.

Removing a Proxy Profile Association for an Edge Device

To remove a proxy profile association for an edge device:

  1. In Aviatrix CoPilot, go to Cloud Fabric > Hybrid Cloud > Devices tab.

  2. In the table, locate the edge device and click the Edit icon on the right.

  3. Delete the proxy profile associated with the MGMT interface.

  4. Click Save.