Central Management Server Computer Tree
GFI LanGuard Central Management Server Console includes filtering and grouping options that enable you to quickly find a site, computer or domain and immediately display results. These options can be managed from the Computer Tree within the DashboardA graphical representation that indicates the status of various operations that might be currently active, or that are scheduled. and Reports areas.
When a computer or group is selected from the computer tree, results in the dashboard are automatically updated. Press CRTL and select multiple computers to display results for specific computers.
Saved filters can also be used to generate targeted reports. For more information refer to Using GFI LanGuard Central Management Server Reports.
The following are functions supported by the computer tree:
Simple filtering
To filter for a specific computer or group:
1. From the left pane, click the Filter icon.
Using a simple filter
2. Next to each filter item, configure the filtering criteria.
3. Click Apply.
Advanced filtering
To filter for a specific computer or group using advanced filtering:
1. From the left pane, click the Filter icon.
2. Next to Advanced filters click Define.
Using advanced filtering
3. From the Advanced Filtering dialog, click the Add icon.
4. Select filtering conditions and key in the condition value. You can add as many as required.
5. Click OK.
Grouping
To group machines by specific attributes:
1. From the left panel, click Grouping icon.
Group machines by specific attributes
2. Click on one of the following tabs and select a specific attribute:
| Tabs | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Computers |
|
| Mobile Devices |
|
NOTE
If Attributes is selected, select the attribute from the drop down list. For more information refer to Using Attributes in Central Management Server.
3. Click Apply.
Saved Filters
Saved Filters enable you to customize views and save them to quickly find frequently accessed information. Saved filters are also used in report scheduling. For more information refer to Scheduling a report in GFI LanGuard Central Management Server.
To use a saved filter, click the Filters icon and select a saved filter from the drop down list.
To save a new filter:
1. From the Computers tree, click the Filters icon.
2. Click inside the Filter field and key in a name for the filter.
3. Configure the filtering options. Use the available drop down lists next to each filter option or click Advanced Filters for more options.
4. Click the Save icon.