Assign a policy to a System Tree group

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Assign a policy to a specific group of the System Tree.

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  1. Select MenuSystemsSystem Tree, click Assigned Policies tab, then select a product.

    Each assigned policy per category appears in the details pane.

  2. Locate the policy category you want, then click Edit Assignment.

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

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

    Note

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

  5. Choose whether to lock policy inheritance.

    Locking policy inheritance prevents any systems that inherit this policy from having another one assigned in its place.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.