update_dfw_rule
Modify specific fields of a Distributed Firewall rule in VMware NSX to adjust security policies, traffic flow, or logging settings without recreating the entire rule.
Instructions
Partially update a DFW rule (PATCH — only provided fields change).
Args: policy_id: Parent policy identifier. rule_id: Rule identifier to update. display_name: New display name (optional). action: New firewall action (optional). sources: New source groups (optional). destinations: New destination groups (optional). services: New services (optional). logged: New logged flag (optional). disabled: New disabled flag (optional). sequence_number: New sequence number (optional). description: New description (optional). target: Optional NSX Manager target name from config.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| policy_id | Yes | ||
| rule_id | Yes | ||
| display_name | No | ||
| action | No | ||
| sources | No | ||
| destinations | No | ||
| services | No | ||
| logged | No | ||
| disabled | No | ||
| sequence_number | No | ||
| description | No | ||
| target | No |