New Computer Group Dialog Box

Creates a computer group. This dialog appears in the following situations:

Field

Information

Name

The name of the computer group that will appear in Command Center.

Description

A description that will appear in the Result pane. Optional.

External Group checkbox

Check this box to create an external group. Additional fields on the dialog become available for the external group information.

Type of Group

Select to create a group of Computers or Users.

  • Computer - Links directory objects of type computers to CCM managed computers with the same hostname.

  • User - Links directory objects of type user to CCM managed computers with the same display name.

Server

The name of the server where the external group resides.

User Name

User name for the server where the external group resides.

Password

Password for the server where the external group resides.

External Group Name

Source of group. The syntax depends on the source of the external group

Syntax examples and description:

OU=ccm,DC=on,DC=com

OU is the organizational unit in Active Directory. DC is the domain component