Hi All,
It looks like SolarWinds is not very user-friendly when it comes to enabling ad hoc Maintenance Mode.
We currently have several read-only users who need the ability to place devices into Maintenance Mode on their own. However, the existing process requires them to manually search for and select each individual device, which becomes time-consuming when dealing with multiple nodes.
Additionally, if users need to select devices based on a naming convention (for example, all devices starting with a specific prefix), they require Node Management rights. Granting this permission also provides access to functions such as node deletion, which is not appropriate for read-only users.
Is there an alternative approach that could simplify this process? Ideally, we are looking for functionality such as:
- A search field where users can paste multiple hostnames or IP addresses.
- A simple Enable / Disable Maintenance Mode option (radio button or toggle).
- The ability to perform bulk maintenance actions without requiring full Node Management permissions.
- A solution that allows users to manage maintenance windows safely without exposing administrative functions such as node deletion.
Please let me know if SolarWinds provides any built-in capability or recommended approach to achieve this.
