User's Manual
Managing IP Office devices in your network
78 Network Management Configuration
Working with Groups
A group is a collection of devices and is used in conjunction with templates to make it easy for
you to change multiple devices at a time. There are two types of groups:
l Static group
A static group enables you to manage your branch offices logically. You can create static
groups according to arbitrary criteria such as geographic location, device type, and type
and/or size of the branch office.
l Dynamic group
A dynamic group enables you to select specific branch offices by building a query. You build
a logical expression combining static groups that are manually administered. For example,
if you choose AND, only the devices that are in both groups will be selected for the dynamic
group. If you choose OR, all of the devices in both groups will be selected for the dynamic
group.
Creating a Static Group
To create a static group, perform the following steps:
1. From the Avaya Network Management Console window, select Tools > Avaya
Provisioning and Installation Manager For IPO Devices.
The system displays the Provisioning and Installation Manager window.
2. Click Groups at the top of the window.
The system displays the Select Group Type dialog box.
3. Select the Static Group option button, and then click Next.
The system displays the General Information page.
4. In the Name field, enter the name for this group.
5. In the Notes field, enter any notes for this group.
6. Click Next.
The system displays the Filter dialog box.
7. Select the criteria you want to use to filter the eligible devices for this group. For example, if
you are only interested in IP Office devices on a specific subnet, select that subnet from the
Subnet box.
8. Click Next.
The system displays the Select Devices dialog box.