Users Guide

Creating a configuration compliance baseline
OpenManage Enterprise–Tech Release can assign 10 baselines to a single device and check the compliance level of maximum 500 devices
at a time. To view the list of built-in baselines, click OpenManage Enterprise > Configuration > Compliance.
You can create a configuration compliance baseline by:
• Using an existing deployment template. See Managing the device configuration compliance baseline.
• Using template captured from a support device. See Creating a compliance baseline template from reference device.
• Using template imported from a support device. See Creating a compliance baseline by importing from a file.
When you select a template for creating a baseline, the attributes associated with the templates are also selected. However, you can edit
the baseline properties. See Editing a configuration compliance baseline.
CAUTION: If a template used for a baseline is already associated with another baseline, editing the template properties
changes the baseline compliance levels of devices already associated. Read through the Error and Event message
displayed and act accordingly. For more information about error and event messages, see the Error and Event Message
Reference Guide available on the support site.
NOTE: Before creating configuration compliance baseline, ensure that you have created the appropriate compliance
template.
1. Click Create Baseline.
2. In the Create Compliance Baseline dialog box:
• In the Baseline Information section:
a) From the Template drop-down menu, select a built-in or user-created template. For more information about templates, see
Managing the device configuration compliance baseline.
b) Type a compliance baseline name and description.
c) Click Next.
• In the Target section:
a) Select devices or device groups. Only compatible devices are displayed. See Selecting target devices and device groups.
NOTE:
Only compatible devices are listed. If you select a group, the devices that are not compatible with the
baseline template, or the devices that do not support the configuration compliance baseline feature, are
exclusively identified to help you select effectively.
3. Click Finish.
A compliance baseline is created and listed. A compliance comparison is initiated when the baseline is created or updated. The overall
compliance level of the baseline is indicated in the COMPLIANCE column. For information about the fields in the list, see Managing
the device configuration compliance baseline.
Related information
Managing the device configuration compliance baseline
Removing a configuration compliance baseline
Editing a configuration compliance baseline
You can edit the devices, name, and other properties associated with a configuration baseline. For field descriptions displayed in the list,
see Managing the device configuration compliance baseline.
CAUTION:
If a template used for a baseline is already associated with another baseline, editing the template properties
changes the baseline compliance levels of devices already associated. See Editing a baseline compliance template. Read
through the Error and Event message displayed and act accordingly. For more information about error and event
messages, see the Error and Event Message Reference Guide available on the support site.
1. Click OpenManage Enterprise > Configuration > Compliance.
2. From the list of configuration compliance baselines, select the corresponding check box, and then click Edit.
3. In the Edit Compliance Baseline dialog box, update the information. See Creating a configuration compliance baseline.
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