Network Management

How to create an account limitation using dynamic groups in Orion

This article is created to serve as a guide on how to create an account limitation using dynamic groups in Orion

First published date

10/26/2018 8:21 PM

Last published date

10/26/2018 8:21 PM

Overview

Steps to limit an account based on custom properties or to use custom properties in dynamic queries in dynamic groups.

Product section

Network Performance Monitor

Cause

N/A

Resolution

Create a custom property to base the limitation on.
Go to Settings > Manage Groups.
Select + to add a new group.
Give the Group a relevant name.
In the Add Orion Objects, click on + Add Dynamic query.
Give the query a name and select Node in the drop down and click on Add condition.
Select the custom property in the drop down and the conditions and then Preview to confirm the selection and save to confirm.
Now all nodes with this matching custom property will be dynamically added to the group.

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