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Objects > Devices

Review the device profiles or create a new device profile.
Also known as the Device Dictionary, this page contains metadata for device objects. Review information for existing device objects or add a new device objects. Using device objects as match criteria in security policy allows you to create device-based policy, where the firewall dynamically updates and applies security policy to new and existing devices. Palo Alto Networks updates the Device Dictionary via dynamic updates, which you can view in DeviceDynamic UpdatesDevice-ID Content.
Button/FieldDescription
NameThe name of the device object.
LocationThe location of the device group for the device object.
CategoryThe category of the device object (for example, Video Audio Conference).
ProfileThe device profile for the device object.
ModelThe model of the device object.
OS VersionThe OS version of the device object.
OS FamilyThe OS family of the device object.
VendorThe vendor for the device object.
AddClick Add to add a new device object. Enter a Name and optionally, a Description. Select additional metadata for the device, such as Category, OS, and Model. You can also Browse the list of devices to select the device you want to add. Click OK to confirm your changes.
DeleteSelect a device object you no longer need then Delete it.
MoveSelect the device object you want to move then Move it.
CloneSelect the device object on which to base the new device profile and Clone it.
PDF/CSVExport the list of devices in PDF/CSV format. You can apply filters to create more specific outputs as needed. Only visible columns in the web interface will be exported. See Configuration Table Export.