Users Guide

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Figure 153 QoS for Application Category Streaming
Web Content
Many applications are moving to the web and web being so dynamic in nature, ArubaOS 6.4.2.0 introduces
web content control through the Web Content Classification (WebCC) feature. WebCC uses a cloud-based
service to dynamically determine the types of websites being visited, and their safety.
ArubaOS 6.5.0.0 introduces support for the WebCC license; a subscription-based, per-AP license that supports web
content classification features on an AP for the duration of the subscription period (up to 10 years per license). This
license is mandatory for the WebCC feature to work in ArubaOS 6.5.0.0.
The implementation of WebCC feature can be viewed on this new web page.
When the WebCC feature is enabled, all web traffic (http and https) is classified. The classification is done in
data path as the traffic flows through the controller and updates dynamically.
Dell has partnered with Webroot
®
, and uses the Webroot's URL database and the cloud look-up service to
classify the web traffic. Dell uses Webroot classified categories and score for web categories and reputation for
WebCC.
The current policy enforcement model in Dell relies on L3/L4 information of the packet or L7 information with
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) support to apply rules. WebCC complements this as the user is allowed to apply
firewall policies based on web content category and reputation.
Benefits of WebCC:
1. Prevention of malicious malware, spyware, or adware by blocking known dangerous websites
2. Visibility into web content category-level
3. Visibility into web sites accessed by the user
To view the web content page from the WebUI, navigate to Dashboard > Traffic Analysis . Click on Web
Content tab. The following figure shows the Web Content page.