Group Computers Based on Criteria in Inventory
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Computers can be grouped by searching the Inventory in two ways, either Using the Search Bar or by Using View Search and Filter.
To group the computers using inventory search criteria, follow the steps below:
1. Select the Control Grid tab on the top menu bar.
2. Navigate to the Inventory tab.
3. Use the Search Bar to locate computers that have a common identifier in your naming convention, e.g., you could search by IP subnet, entering 192.168.32 in the search bar, click search, and the list will appear with the search criteria highlighted.
4. Select the column header Computer Name; the ACTION TOOLBAR will now appear.
5. Click the SELECT ALL COMPUTERS button.
6. Click the drop-down box under Change Group.
7. Select the name of the group to add the computers to from the list.
The computer(s) will now be grouped based on the criteria search in Inventory.
The View Search and Filter option may also be used to filter out computers based on certain criteria and then move them to a group.
1. Select the Control Grid tab on the top menu bar.
2. Navigate to the Inventory tab.
4. Enter the filter criteria in one or more of the fields.
5. Select the column header Computer Name; the ACTION TOOLBAR will now appear.
6. Click the SELECT ALL COMPUTERS button.
7. Click the drop-down box under Change Group.
8. Select the name of the group to add the computers to from the list.
The computer(s) will now be grouped based on the view search and filter criteria in Inventory.
8. Click the button to the right-hand side to confirm the action of adding the computers to the group.
3. Enable the switch towards the top right of the screen.
9. Click the button to the right-hand side to confirm the action of adding the computers to the group.
