Excluding IP addresses and ranges from scanning
The following illustration summarizes the process for excluding a range of IP addresses from scanning:
Exclude ranges are added to the BMC Helix Discovery Outpost, and are configured individually for each Outpost.
To add an Exclude Range
- Log in to the BMC Helix Discovery Outpost UI and select Manage > Configuration.
The Outpost Configuration page displays. You configure exclude ranges in the the Exclude IP Ranges field. By default, no IP addresses are excluded from scanning. - Deselect the Exclude IP Ranges check box.
A field is displayed enabling you to enter IP address information. - In the Exclude IP Ranges field, add the IP addresses or ranges that the Outpost is not permitted to scan. Enter IP address information as follows:
• IPv4 address (for example 192.168.1.100). Labelled v4.
• IPv6 address (for example 2001:500:100:1187:203:baff:fe44:91a0). Labelled v6.
• IPv4 range (for example 192.168.1.100-105, 192.168.1.100/24, or 192.168.1.*). Labelled v4.
As you enter text, the UI divides it into pills (discrete editable units) when you enter a space or a comma. According to the text entered, the pill is formatted to represent one of the previous formats or presented as invalid.
- Once you have entered the exclude ranges, click Apply.
Tip: For faster searching, add an asterisk to the end of your partial query. Example: cert*