Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold User Guide - Ipswitch Documentation Server

Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold User Guide
In addition to the pre-configured dynamic groups, we have provided several sample filters for
you to create some very interesting dynamic groups.
Note: You can learn more about the database structure by downloading the database
schema file on the WhatsUp Gold support page
(http://www.whatsupgold.com/wugtechsupport).
Using the Dynamic Group Rule Editor
This is the second dialog of the WhatsUp Gold Dynamic Group Builder. Use this dialog to
create or edit rules for use in the SQL filter for the new group.
Select the desired rule components from the list and enter in a variable in the empty field.
This is a list of rule types available for use with the WhatsUp Gold Dynamic Group Builder.
String rules
Active monitor. Checksthe Active Monitors configured for a device found at Device
Properties > Active Monitors.
Device attribute. Checks for a device Attribute name that matches the criteria
entered in Attribute value. Device attributes are configured on the Device
Properties > Attributes dialog.
Display name. Checks the Display name field found at Device Properties > General.
IP address. Checks the IP address field found at Device Properties > General. Also
checks any additional network interface in the Additional Network Interfaces dialog.
Host name. Checks the Host name field found at Device Properties > General. Also
checks any additional network interface in the Additional Network Interfaces dialog.
Device type. Checks the Device type field found at Device Properties > General.
SNMP OID. Checks the SNMP OID field found at Device Properties > Credentials.
You can choose from six search criteria for the string rule types:
contains
does not contain
is
is not
starts with
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