Automated Group Creation - NPM 10.2

Hi,

even it is possible to add groups directly via database you should be aware that such solution is not officially supported. You should focus on table Containers and ContainerMemberDefinitions. Best way how to do that is to create one group via web, then look at its definition in datbase and according to it write script which creates other groups.

Yes those are the two tables I was looking at but it looks VERY 'messy', I just wanted to see if anyone else has looked into this.  It would be nice if there was some type of a group import function, however I am not sure how many people are even using them.  I figured I would pose the question and see what kind of feedback I got.

Thanks for your response.

Btw. there is also possibility to add new groups via Orion SDK, there are support verbs for it, so if you are familiar with basic scripting you could do also this way.

Really, do you have any documentation or info regarding the SDK?  That might be VERY helpful!!!

THANKS!!!

The SDK information can be found in the Forums -> SolarWinds Community -> Orion SDK or you can just use this link to jump directly to the SDK which includes some documents to assist users in creating scripts.

I can't tell if you already tried this or not, but you can create a group with a dynamic query based on certain objects. This means you can use the comment custom property to dynamically create your groups. You can then use the Custom Property Editor to import a spreadsheet that has this information or bulk edit the node properties (Start -> Programs -> SolarWinds Orion -> Grouping and Access Control).

Mav

There is dedicated forum on thwack about Orion SDK. Basic information can be found here

On forum you can found lot of interesting information. So if you master any programming or scripting language it could be good way for you.

We use a Custom Property to dynamically update the Group memberships- After you create a group and hit next, you have an option to add a Dynamic Query- in the Add Orion Objects page-

So far, has worked like a charm!

Mike, hello.

I have the same task, as you mentioned above.

I already have installed the Orion SDK, but there are no any information and examples about automated group creation in documentation...

Do you have any success in working on this task?

Hello, at this point it does not look like there is an easy way to auto-create a group.  From what I see in the DB there are 2 or 3 tables that are all linked and I dont see a way to auto create those.  I am also looking at the SDK but I dont see anything related to creating groups.  Looks like it is only for adding and changing device and device polling.  If I come up with anything I will let you know.

Sorry this is not really an answer.  LOL

Mike

Thank you, Mike. Solarwinds techical support advised me to create new feature request on thwack.

I suppose, development team can implement this feature in later versions, if enough users will be interesting in that.