Hosts (Computers, Devices and Endpoints)

A host is defined as a unique IP or other addressable name. This is typically a Windows Server/Workstation, a Linux or other Unix server, a device (e.g. switch, router or firewall) or a host (e.g. www.CornerBowlSoftware.com or a Docker Engine API endpoint). The primary object Server Manager uses is hosts. Monitoring if facilitated through Template assignements and Reports are populated with host generated data

Once a host has been added to the Server Manager, it must be assigned to a Template. Upon being assigned to a Template, Server Manager immediately calculates and saves the next execution time. The Explorer View adds a monitor node under the assigned computer. Every minute at the top of the minute Server Manager checks to see if a monitor should be executed. If a monitor is scheduled to execute, Server Manager creates a new task. The task then executes the monitor, fires Actions, saves the results to the history database and finally calculates and saves the next execution time.

To add a Host:

• Select File | New. The Create New Object View displays.
• Select Computers, Devices and Endpoints. The Add Host view displays. Choose one of the following options:
  • Use the Hostname text box to specify the hostname, IP address or endpoint then click OK
  • Click the Browse Active Directory button. The Browse Active Directory view displays. Check the hosts to add then click OK.
  • Click the Browse Network button. The Browse Network view displays. Check the hosts to add then click OK.
  For more information see: Adding Hosts

Related Topics

Adding Hosts

Host Properties

Batch Update Hosts

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