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Creating an operation - Targets

 

The Targets page of the Create Operation wizard specifies the objects that an operation acts on when it executes. For targets, you can choose servers, server groups, components, or component groups.

Warning

Note

You cannot modify targets when the operation you are creating is based on a job that was defined in BMC Server Automation. In that case, you must use the targets defined in the job.

To specify targets

  1. To specify targets, do one of the following:
    • If you selected a job on the Content page of the operation wizard and targets were already defined for the job, you do not have to specify additional targets. The procedure is complete.
    • If you selected a job as content and targets are already defined for that job but you want to modify the list of existing targets, proceed to the next step. 

    • If you are modifying an existing operation and targets are already defined, you may want to show those targets. If so, click Load selected targets in the blue information box for the Targets section at right. Then proceed to the next step.

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    • If you selected something other than a job on the Content page of the operation wizard, you must specify targets. Proceed to the next step.
  2. Find targets by following either of the procedures described below:

    1. Select the Search tab
    2. Enter a text string in the Search text box.
      Your text is matched against any text visible on screen, such as part of a server name or description.
      Search strings cannot include spaces or hyphens.
      Note that for server searches, you enter data into an elliptical text field. The elliptical shape distinguishes server searches from other types of search.
    3. Optionally, use the filters at left to refine your search.
    4. In the list, select one or more targets to use in this operation. If a target has already been selected (denoted by a green check), you can remove it from the list by selecting it again.

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    1. Select the Browse tab. A list of folders appears at left.

      OperationTargetsFolders.gif
    2. Navigate to the folder containing the target you want to use and select it. If a selected folder contains targets, they appear in the list of potential targets.
    3. Optionally, you can inspect the properties of potential targets by clicking ExceptionIcon.gif and selecting Show properties. A dialog box shows the properties of the target, as defined in BMC Server Automation. 
      Inspecting properties allows you to learn more about a target before you take any action on it. You can inspect the properties of groups and folders as well as individual targets.
    4. Select one or more targets to use in this operation. If a target has already been selected (denoted by a green check), click the target to remove it from the list of selected targets. In addition to selecting individual targets, you can also select groups and folders as targets.

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Tip: For faster searching, add an asterisk to the end of your partial query. Example: cert*

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