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    Change Scaling Parameters and CloudWatch Metrics (v2.1)

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    Change Scaling Parameters and CloudWatch Metrics (v2.1)

    This task describes how to use PAN-OS metrics as scaling parameters to trigger autoscale actions.
    This task describes how to use custom PAN-OS metrics as scaling parameters to trigger auto scale actions.
    When you launch the firewall template, the template creates a namespace with scale-in and scale-out policies that you can use to define auto scaling actions. The policy names include the namespace, as shown below:
    • <Custom Namespace>-scalein - Remove 1 instance
    • <Custom Namespace>-scaleout - Add 1 instance
    Each PAN-OS metric has a default notification that you can delete and replace with auto scale actions. For each metric, create two actions: one that determines when to add a VM-Series firewall, and another that determines when to remove a VM-Series firewall.
    1. In AWS, select ServicesCloudWatchMetrics.
    2. Choose a Custom Namespace link, and select the metrics link to view the custom PAN-OS metrics.
    3. Check a box to select a metric, then select the Graphed metrics tab.
      1. In the Statistics column, choose a statistic criteria (such as average, minimum and maximum) and choose a time period.
      2. In the Actions column select the bell (Create alarm).
    4. Define an alarm that removes a firewall when CPU utilization meets or falls below the criteria you set, over the time frame you set.
      1. Select Edit to change the graph title.
      2. Under Alarm details fill in the Name and Description, choose an operator, and set the minimum value to maintain the current instances. If the minimum value is not maintained, an instance is removed.
      3. Under Actions, delete the default notification.
      4. Select +AutoScaling Action.
        • Use the From the list to select your namespace.
        • From Take this action, select the policy to remove an instance.
      5. Select Create Alarm.
    5. Create a second alarm that adds a firewall when CPU utilization meets or exceeds the criteria you set.
    6. To view your alarms, select ServicesCloudWatchAlarms.
      To edit an alarm from this window, check the box next to the alarm and select ActionEdit.

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