The Object Assignments tab of the Preferences window
The elements in this tab enable the administrator to set defaults for the assignment and unassignment of the CM objects and a the default operational rule schedule.
To confirm any changes made select the OK button at the bottom of the window, or click Cancel to close the window without making any modifications.
Device Assignments
Actions such as assigning or unassigning require activation to make them valid. This frame defines the setting for the type of activation.
Parameter | Description |
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Activation Type | Enables setting the activation for assigning, for example, a device group. The default activation type is Prompt . |
There are three possible types of activation:
Activation Type | Description |
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Automatic | This type enables full automation. No user interaction is required. You cannot advertise packages with this type of assignment activated. |
Manual | The user fully controls the activations. |
Prompt | Activations will be accompanied by a message box requesting that the user confirms activation should go ahead using the default schedule. |
Device Unassignments
Unassigning also requires activation to make it valid, this frame defines the setting for the unassignment activation, the possible values are the same as for assigning, see above.
Parameter | Description |
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Activation Type | Enables setting the activation for unassigning, for example, a device group.The default activation type is Prompt . |
Operational Rules
The elements in this box allow the administrator to manage the schedule for operational rules.
Parameter | Description |
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Default Schedule | Defines the default schedule for the execution of the Operational Rules . If you do not define your own default schedule, the following schedule is set as the default: Immediate execution, stop after one execution. |
Assignment Date | The option boxes in this panel allow you to change the default assignment from immediate to a specific time. |
Warning Threshold | This parameter defines the maximum number of targets, devices or users, that can be assigned without warning. If the threshold is reached or passed a confirmation window appears on the screen and you need to confirm the assignment or you can cancel it. This value is applicable in the same way when reassigning or activating an operatinal rule or publishing it to the targets. The default threshold is set to 1000 targets. To deactivate this function enter 0 (zero). This value is also applicable to device and user groups. If the member count of all assigned groups is higher than the defined threshold, the message window also appears. This warning is used to make you aware, that you are executing a large number of assignments which might impact the performance of your systems. It allows you to cancel the assignment and possibly defer it to a less critical time. |
User Assignments
This section defines the default settings for assignments with users and user groups as targets.
Parameter | Description |
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Assign to Primary and Secondary Users (only primary if not selected) | Check this box if the assignments are applicable to the secondary users and the primary user. If not selected the assignments will only be carried out for the primary user. This option is only applicable if the Deploy to devices linked to users option is selected during assingment. |
Operational Rule Assignment Policy | Select from this list the type of policy to use for the user assignments:
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