Users Guide

Define the query criteria by using two options:
• Select existing query to copy: By default, OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release provides a list of built-in query templates that you
can copy and build your own query criteria. The number of filters predefined for every existing query varies based on the query type.
For example, the query for Hypervisor Systems has 6 predefined filters, while the query for Networking Switches has only three.
A maximum of 20 criteria (filters) can be defined while defining a query. To add filters, you must select from the Select Type drop-
down menu.
• Select type: Build a query criteria from scratch by using attributes listed in this drop-down menu. Items in the menu depend on the
devices monitored by OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release. When a query type is selected, only appropriate operators such as =, >,
<, and null are displayed based on the query type. This method is recommended for defining query criteria in building customized
reports.
NOTE: When selected, the filters of an existing query criteria is copied only virtually to build a new query criteria. The
default filters associated with an existing query criteria is not changed. The definition (filters) of a built-in query criteria
is used as a starting point for building a customized query criteria. For example:
1. Query1 is a built-in query criteria that has the following predefined filter: Task Enabled=Yes.
2. Copy the filter properties of Query1 , create Query2 , and then customize the query criteria by adding another filter:
Task Enabled=Yes AND (Task Type=Discovery).
3. Later, open Query1 . Its filter criteria still remains as Task Enabled=Yes.
1. In the Query Criteria Selection dialog box, select from the drop-down menu based on whether you want to create a query criteria
for Query groups or for report generation.
2. Add or remove a filter by clicking the plus or dustbin symbol respectively.
3. Click Finish.
A query criteria is generated and saved in the list of existing queries. An audit log entry is made and displayed in the Audit logs list. See
Managing audit logs.
Related information
Managing the device configuration compliance baseline
Editing a configuration compliance baseline
Removing a configuration compliance baseline
Adding or editing devices in a Static child group
By using the Static child groups, you can classify your servers based on their use, configuration, department of use, customers, and so on.
You can add or remove devices to the child groups, and then edit, remove, delete, and clone such groups.
NOTE:
To perform any tasks on OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release, you must have necessary user privileges. See
Role-based OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release user privileges.
1. Right-click the Static child group, and then click Add Devices. For definitions about Static groups, see Organizing devices into groups.
2. In the Add Devices to Group <name> dialog box, select the check boxes of devices that must be added to the group. The selected
devices are displayed under the All Selected Devices tab.
3. Click Finish.
The devices are added to the selected Static child group and displayed in the right pane.
To edit the properties of the Static child group, or remove devices from the Static child group:
1. Right-click the Static group, and then click Edit.
2. In the Edit Devices to Group <name> dialog box, edit the group properties, and then click Next.
3. In the Group Member Selection dialog box, select or clear the check boxes of devices that must be added or removed from the
group. The selected devices are displayed under the All Selected Devices tab.
4. Click Finish. The devices are added to or removed from the selected Static child group.
NOTE:
This procedure is applicable only for modifying the device properties in a group. To remove a device from
OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release or globally exclude a device, see Deleting devices from OpenManage Enterprise–
Tech Release and Globally excluding devices.
Renaming child groups of Static or Query Dynamic groups
Managing All Devices
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