Dynamic query to build out groups based on CDP

HI!

I'm trying to figure out how I can maintain a group based on its cdp neighbors.

For instance, if I have a Distribution switch, I want to have a group that contains all the nodes that are connected to it, based on its cdp neighbors, rather than having to manually add/remove nodes to the group.

I can add the interfaces easily enough by doing the following query:

Orion Object is Interface

Node is CoreA

Status is Up

Full Name is not %unrouted%

Full Name is not %Vlan%

But I'm not sure how to add nodes as there doesn't seem to be an object related to the cdp neighbor.

Thank you for any assistance!

Find more posts tagged with

cdp_neighbors

manage group

dynamic queries

Accepted answers

All comments

mesverrum

You are correct, there's no native capability to correlate neighbors to group objects. Best that I can think of would require some kind of script that periodically updates the group membership based on the neighbor table.

FHR-Phil

Well, that's disappointing.

We have hundreds of switches, and trying to organize them manually is not going to work.

mesverrum

What is the goal of using this kind of group that can't just be accomplished by making a list of neighbors and their statuses?

d09h

Sounds like a reason to run scheduled discoveries. Using ignore lists as necessary to filter what you do not want.

Populate your groups dynamically with conditions like you listed: https://support.solarwinds.com/Success_Center/Network_Performance_Monitor_(NPM)/Knowledgebase_Articles/Bulk_import_of_nodes_into_groups_using_dynamic_query