Can you use both '*' and '^' operators as wildcards in the same custom categories and URL EDLs in PAN-OS 9.1 and above?
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Created On 03/26/21 22:46 PM - Last Modified 04/23/24 01:53 AM
Question
- Per PAN-OS 9.0 documentation, it is stated that it is possible to use '*' and '^' operators as wildcards in custom categories and URL EDLs, but it is not allowed to use both at the same time:
- However, this statement is not present in the documentation of recent release like PAN-OS 9.1 and beyond:
Environment
- PAN-OS 9.1
- PAN-OS 9.2
- PAN-OS 10.0
- URL Category Exceptions with *' and '^' operators as wildcards
Answer
Yes, you can use URL Category Exceptions with *' and '^' operators as wildcards This behavior was enhanced in 9.1+ and now it is possible to use both operators at the same time as wildcard in an URL configuration.