File element and exclusions

Question

In SCM, using the file entity, is it possible to use ** for subdirectory and exclude a specific directory? We have some standard folder structures and it would be easier to use wild card and exclude the few that aren't needed.

marlief22 · Answer

Hi there, 
 Yes, this is how it work in SCM: 
 The File element type in Server Configuration Monitor ( SCM ) is defined by a full path to a Linux file (applicable to Linux nodes only) or to a Windows node only (applicable to Windows nodes only). This path can use the wild character * for any part of the filename, the wild character ** for any subdirectory, and system variables such as %WINDIR% or Linux system variables such as ${HOME}. 
 https://www.solarwinds.com/documentation/en/flarehelp/scm/content/scm-element-types.htm?cshid=orionSCMElementTypeFile#File 
 Hope this helps! 
 Marlie Fancourt | SolarWinds Pre-Sales Manager 
 Prosperon Networks | SolarWinds Partner since 2006