Summary
To enhance management of devices, the SMS provides device groups. These groups create a hierarchical organization to device management in the navigation pane for the Devices screen. Unlike segment groups, device groups do not affect action sets, distributions, reports, or other features for modifying and managing devices. You can also create device groups within device groups, extending network device management. Each group can hold an unlimited amount of devices as needed.
Details
How To: Create a Device Group
- On the SMS toolbar, navigate to the Devices > All Devices tab screen.
- To create device group do one of the following:
- On the All Devices screen, right-click the screen and select New Device Group.
- On the top menu bar, select the File > New > Device Group.
- The Devices - New Device Group dialog box displays.
- Enter the Name for the device group.
- To create a device group within a device group, select a device group from the drop-down menu.
- Click OK to finish.
How To: Edit Device Group Membership
- On the SMS toolbar, navigate to the Devices > All Devices tab screen.
- To edit a device do one of the following:
- On the All Devices screen, highlight a group, right-click and select Edit Membership.
- On the All Devices screen, highlight a group, on the top menu bar; select Edit > Edit Membership.
- The Device Group - Edit Membership dialog box displays.
- If you want to rename the group, enter a new Device Group Name for the device group.
- To add a device to a group, select a device in the Non-Members Group pane and click the direction button to theDevice Group Members pane.
- To remove a device to a group, select a device in the Device Group Members pane and click the direction button to theNon-Member Group pane.
- Click OK to finish.
