What are the three provision states?

The three provision states are Draft, Active, and Archived. This classification is pivotal in understanding how configurations and policies are managed within the Illumio Core platform.

In the Draft state, configurations are refined and tested before they are deployed. This is a non-active phase where changes can be made without affecting the operational environment, allowing administrators to prepare policies or configurations without immediate implementation.

Once a policy is finalized and ready for effect, it transitions to the Active state. This signifies that the policy is currently in force and applied to the designated workloads. The Active state is essential for ensuring that the security posture established by the organization is enforced in real time.

Finally, the Archived state is for policies or configurations that are no longer in use but may need to be referenced in the future. They are stored in an archive and do not affect currently running systems, enabling a clean slate for new policies while retaining historical information for review or compliance purposes.

This understanding is crucial for effectively managing and deploying security policies within Illumio Core, ensuring that systems are secure while also allowing flexibility in policy management.