Add sorting criteria to System Tree groups

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Sorting criteria for System Tree groups can be based on IP address information or tags.

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  1. Select MenuSystemsSystem Tree, click the Group Details tab, then select the group in the System Tree.

  2. Next to Sorting criteria click Edit. The sorting criteria page for the selected group appears.

  3. Select Systems that match any of the criteria below (IP addresses or tags), then the criteria selections appear.

    Note

    Although you can configure multiple sorting criteria for the group, a system only has to match a single criterion to be placed in this group.

  4. Configure the criteria. Options include:

    • IP addresses — Use this text box to define an IP address range or subnet mask as sorting criteria. Any system whose address falls within it is sorted into this group.

    • Tags — Click Add Tags and perform these steps in the Add Tags dialog box.

      1. Click the tag name, or names, to add and sort the systems in this parent group.

        Note

        To select multiple tags, click Ctrl + the tag names.

      2. Click OK.

      Note

      The tags selected appear in Tags on the Sorting Criteria page and next to Sorting Criteria on the Group Details page.

  5. Repeat as needed until sorting criteria is reconfigured for the group, then click Save.