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# Managing Rules

To create a custom rule:

1. Click Dashboard > Rules.

2. In the toolbar, click Add New Rule.

3. Select values for the rule parameters.

4. Click Save.

To edit an existing rule:

1. Click Dashboard > Rules.

2. Under Monitoring Rules, select the rule you wish to edit.
3. Click Edit Rule.
4. Select new values for the rule parameters, as needed.
5. Click Save. Alternatively, click Save As to save the edited rule with a new name.

When creating or editing rules, the only characters that are allowed for naming them are the following:

- Letters (a-z and/or A-Z)

- Numbers and spaces

- Symbols (only restricted to): % _ and -

To export all rules to a text file:

1. Click Dashboard > Rules.

2. In the toolbar, click Export. Your rules are exported to a local text file called `monitor_breach_rules.properties.` and downloaded locally.

Caution: Do not partially delete a rule from the exported breach rules file. The rules file to be uploaded should have all the properties for all the rules in the file. Before uploading a new breach rules file create a backup of the existing file.

To import a rule:

1. Click Dashboard > Rules.

2. In the toolbar, click Import. A new window will pop-up, click Browse, find the location of the file, select it, and click Import.

Global Settings

1. Click Dashboard > Rules.
2. In the toolbar, click Global Settings. The following settings are displayed: SNMP Notifications, Email Notifications, and Audit Notifications. These settings enable or disable notifications to be sent by ArcMC.

To enable (or disable) a rule:

1. Click Dashboard > Rules.

2. In the management panel, under Monitoring Rules, select the rule to enable or disable.
3. In the Rule Name column, click the rule name.
4. Under Status, toggle the status to Enable (or Disable).
5. Click Save.

To delete a rule:

1. Click Dashboard > Rules.

2. Under Monitoring Rules, select the rule you wish to delete.
3. Click Delete.
4. Click OK to confirm deletion.