Creating and editing a Collector policy file

The read-only Default policy files are available for BMC Application Diagnostics Collectors. To create a new policy file, you can save a copy of the Default policy and modify it. The new policy can then be set as active.

To create a Collector policy file

1. From the Diagnostics tab, select Administration > Collector Policies.
    The Collector Policies page is displayed.
2. In the Name column, click the name of a policy file.

3. On the View Collector Policy File page, from the arrow menu at the upper-right corner of the page, select Save As.
    

   Warning

   Note

   Menu options will vary depending on the type of policy, such as for the read-only Default policy.

4. On the Create New Collector Policy File page, change the policy name.
5. (Optional) Add a description.
6. Modify the policy according to your requirements.
7. Click Save.

To edit a Collector policy file

1. From the Diagnostics tab, select Administration > Collector Policies.
2. In the Name column, click the name of an editable policy file.
    A lock icon  is displayed next to read-only files.
3. On the View Collector Policy File page, from the arrow menu at the upper-right corner of the pane, select Edit.
4. On the Edit Collector Policy File page, modify the policy according to your requirements.
5. Click Save.