Group Parameters

A group is a collection of workstations or other computers on the network that share a common configuration. Assigning workstations to groups from the server computer makes it possible to quickly implement a hierarchy of available network services across many clients.

Why use group parameters?

A group could, for example, be defined so that a set of workstations on one subnet has the same configuration values. Once you define a group of settings for one MAC address or subnet number, you can use those settings for other node or subnet configurations as well. In other words, a group is a template.

For example, you might want to set up one group that includes specific lease time information for your network environment. The next time you configure a machine, you can use that group as a template for the configuration.

Defining a group
  1. Click the Groups tab.
  2. Click [New Record].
  3. Enter a name for this group under Name/ID Parameters.
  4. Choose Group Members. Enter the names of subnets, nodes, or other groups that will be a member of this new group.
  5. If this new group belongs to another group, enter the name of the parent group in Member of Group.
  6. Enter information for the remaining parameters, as appropriate.
    Note: For detailed information about these parameters refer to     Parameter Descriptions.
  7. Choose Update from the File menu.
The new configuration takes effect immediately.

Removing a record

  1. Choose a group entry.
  2. Click Delete.
Changes to the database take effect immediately.

Last Modified: 11:28am , November 11, 1996