Create new node groups

A node group is a logical group of internal and external nodes managed by operators. The administrator can apply a consistent set of tools, reports and graphs, and policies to this logical group. A single node can belong to many groups.

To add a node group

1. Open the Node Configuration editor if it is not already open.
   1. Select the Nodes folder in the console tree.
   2. Click on the Configuration toolbar to open the Node Configuration editor.
2. From within the Configure Managed Nodes dialog box, select the Nodes folder in the managed nodes list.
3. Right-click to open the shortcut menu.
4. Select New Node Group to open the Node Group Properties dialog box which you use to configure the new node group. The General tab displays by default.
5. Configure the new node group as necessary using the tabs in the Node Group Properties dialog box:
   • Node group General information properties
   • Node group Tools properties
   • Node group Reports and Graphs information properties
   • Node group Deployment properties
6. Click Apply as you finish with a tab to apply your changes.
7. Click OK to confirm your changes and close this dialog box.
8. Click Cancel to close the dialog box without saving your changes.

To delete a node group

1. Select the node group you want to delete in the Configure Managed Nodes dialog list.
2. Right-click to open the shortcut menu. Select Delete.