Managing NerveCenter - Managing Node Data - Filtering Nodes -
NerveCenter's Node List      Filtering Using a Node's System Object Identifier

Filtering Nodes

Before populating the node list in NerveCenter's database, it is important to determine which nodes NerveCenter will manage. NerveCenter does not need to monitor every node on your network. Instead you, as the administrator, can specify which managed nodes NerveCenter will be responsible for monitoring.

There are several methods for restricting which nodes will be placed in NerveCenter's node list:

• Filtering Using a Node's Capabilities
• Filtering Using a Node's System Object Identifier
• Filtering nodes using a Node's IP Address

Filtering Using a Node's Capabilities

NerveCenter allows you to monitor managed nodes that have particular capabilities. Typically your network management platform assigns these capabilities to a node to determine applicable management activities. Some examples of these capabilities are isRouter, isHub, and isIP.

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   Filtering by capabilities is available only when your network management platform has assigned specific capabilities to a node.

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  To filter using a node's capabilities:

1. Open NerveCenter Administrator and connect to the appropriate NerveCenter Server.

   See the section Connecting Administrator to a NerveCenter Server on page 38.

2. Select the Node Source tab.

   The Node Source tab is displayed.

   

3. In the Wanted Capabilities field, type the name of the specific capability desired.

   If this field is left blank, NerveCenter will not filter using a node's capability.

4. To enter multiple capabilities, separate each with a space.

   NerveCenter will monitor any node that matches at least one of the capabilities in the list.

5. Select Save.

   The NerveCenter Server adds the new capabilities filter. It also closes and opens a new connection with the platform adapter. NerveCenter automatically performs a resynchronization with your network management platform's database.

New nodes will be added. Any node that is marked Autodelete (the default) will be deleted.