Computers, Computer Groups, and Discovery in System Center Essentials
To manage a computer using System Center Essentials, the computer must be a member of at least one computer group. A computer group is a collection of managed computers, typically one that reflects some common characteristic.
In Essentials 2007, computer groups are used for software deployment, update management, monitoring, and inventory.
In This Section
- About Computers, Computer Groups and Discovery
Describes computer groups in System Center Essentials.
- How to Discover and Prepare Objects for Management
Explains how to discover and prepare objects for management in System Center Essentials.
- How to Enable, Disable, and Schedule Computer Discovery
Explains how to enable, disable and schedule subsequent computer discoveries in System Center Essentials.
- How to Create a Computer Group
Explains how to create computer groups in System Center Essentials.
- How to Add or Remove Computers from a Computer Group
Explains how to add or remove computers from a computer group in System Center Essentials.
- How to Stop Managing a Computer
Explains how to stop managing a computer in System Center Essentials.
- How to Delete a Computer Group
Explains how to delete a computer group in System Center Essentials.
- How to Run a Task for a Computer
Explains how to run a task for a computer in System Center Essentials.
- How to View Computers, Devices, and Computer Groups
Explains how to view computer groups and their associated managed computers in System Center Essentials.
- How to View Computer and Computer Groups Reports
Explains how to view reports for computers and computer groups in System Center Essentials.
- How to Search for Objects
Explains how to use the Search features of Essentials 2007 for quick searches.
- How to Use Advanced Search to Find Objects
Explains how to use the Search features of Essentials 2007 for more complex searches.