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3.3 Test setup and results of the Configuration Compliance feature in
OpenManage Enterprise 3.4
3.3.1 Recommendations for setting an environment to test the Configuration
Compliance feature in OpenManage Enterprise 3.4
• Maximum number of devices used in compliance should not exceed 6,000. If 6,000 devices are used,
then they should be divided into 4 baselines with 1500 unique devices each. Each baseline should
use a unique template (Original template can be cloned as desired).
• 1500 devices can be in a static/query group and each baseline can associate to one group.
• It is recommended that the baselines are created one after the other. Wait until the first baseline is
completed and displays the compliance results in the pie chart, then create the next baseline.
• In cases of devices less than 6,000, it is always recommended to manage them using multiple
baselines. It is also recommended to use separate templates for each baseline (Clone the same
template and reuse if desired).
• Before editing the baseline template, ensure it is not associated with more than 100 devices.
• It is recommended to keep the default Configuration Inventory task in a disabled state in the scale
environment.
• Users who frequently edit compliance template are advised not to use more than 100 devices in a
single baseline. Each baseline should use a different template.
• Ensure that there are no other Configuration Inventory or Compliance Operations running at the same
time.
3.3.2 Test environment and results of the Configuration Compliance feature in
OpenManage Enterprise 3.4
Test setup:
Below steps are followed for testing configuration compliance feature:
• Create 4 baselines one after the other, using 4 different templates. Each baseline is associated to
1500 devices.
Note: Create Baseline1 using template1 and wait for the configuration inventory job to complete.
This should be followed for all remaining baselines. Completion of the previous configuration inventory job is a
critical factor before creating a new one.
• Baselines are successfully created one after the other. Each baseline gets created after the
configuration inventory task status changes from running to completed.