Manually Adding a Computer #

1. Navigate to Computers:
   • Open System Frontier and click on the Computers tab.
2. Add a New Computer:
   • Click Add New and select the type of computer (e.g., Server, Workstation).
   • If you don’t select a type, it defaults to Unknown.
3. Fill in the Details:
   • Name: Enter a unique identifier for the computer.
   • Remote Management Address: Enter the IP address for out-of-band management cards (e.g., IPMI, HP ILO).
   • Serial Number: Provide the serial number of the computer.
   • Status and Environment: Set these based on your organizational standards.
   • Distinguished Name: If using Active Directory, provide the fully distinguished name.
   • Is Virtual: Check this box if the machine is virtual.
4. Save the Entry:
   • Click Save to create the entry. You will now have access to various management tools and options for this computer.

Bulk Importing Computers #

1. Prepare the Import File:
   • Create a CSV file with the necessary details for each computer.
2. Import the File:
   • Go to the Import section in System Frontier.
   • Drag and drop your prepared CSV file or browse to select it.
3. Upload the File:
   • Click Upload. The system will validate and import the entries.
   • Ensure there are no errors during the import process.

Creating and Managing Collections #

1. Navigate to Collections:
   • Click on the Collections tab.
2. Create a New Collection:
   • Click Create.
   • Enter a name for the collection (e.g., All Computers, Lab Servers).
3. Set Membership Type:
   • Choose between Dynamic and Static membership:
     • Dynamic: Uses SQL where clauses to define membership.
     • Static: Manually add members.
4. Define Membership Criteria:
   • For dynamic collections, set the criteria (e.g., name LIKE 'lab%').
5. Set Security Credentials:
   • Define the credentials that will be used to manage the members of this collection.
6. Save the Collection:
   • Click Save. The collection will now be available, showing all members that meet the criteria.

Editing and Managing Collections #

1. Edit a Collection:
   • Select the collection you want to edit and click Edit.
   • Make necessary changes and save.
2. Creating Sub-Collections:
   • Navigate to the parent collection and click Create.
   • Define the name and membership criteria for the sub-collection.
   • Inherit security settings from the parent collection or set new ones.