Assign a policy to a managed system

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Assign a policy to a specific managed system.

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  1. Select MenuSystemsSystem Tree, click Systems tab, then select a group under System Tree.

    All systems within this group (but not its subgroups) appear in the details pane.

  2. Select a system, then click ActionsAgentModify Policies on a Single System.

    The Policy Assignment page for that system appears.

  3. Select a product.

    The categories of selected product are listed with the system's assigned policy.

  4. Locate the policy category you want, then click Edit Assignments.

  5. If the policy is inherited, next to Inherited from, select Break inheritance and assign the policy and settings below.

  6. Select the policy from the Assigned policy drop-down list.

    Note

    From this location, you can also edit settings of the selected policy, or create a policy.

  7. Choose whether to lock policy inheritance.

    Locking policy inheritance prevents any system that inherits this policy, from having another one assigned in its place.

  8. A pop-up dialog box appears to confirm your decision. You can enter comments (mandatory) in the Comments text box.

    The comment box is applicable when you select approval for policy assignment changes.

  9. Click Save.

    The Submit for Review button is displayed if Policy Assignment Approval option is enabled in Server Settings.

    The Edit Assignment option is grayed out and displays Pending Approval if a policy assignment is under review.