Create a Security Tag

You can create a security tag and apply it to a virtual machine. In a cross-vCenter environment, security tags are synchronized between primary and secondary NSX managers.

Prerequisites

If creating a universal security tag in an active standby deployment scenario, first set the unique ID selection criteria on the primary NSX Manager.

Procedure

1. In the vSphere Web Client, click Networking & Security > Groups and Tags.
2. Click the Security Tags tab.
3. Click Add, or the New Security Tag icon.
4. (Optional) To create a universal security tag for use in cross-vCenter NSX environments:
   • In NSX 6.4.1 and later, click the Universal Synchronization toggle button to On.
   • In NSX 6.4.0, select Mark this object for Universal Synchronization .
5. Type a name and description for the tag and click OK.

What to do next

Assign virtual machines to the security tag.