Device Manager – FortiManager 5.2

To add a device group:
1. Right-click on a device group in the tree menu and select Create New under the Device Group heading in the right-click menu. The add Device Group window opens.
Group Name Type a unique name for the group (maximum 32 characters).
The name cannot be the same as the name of another device or device group and may only contain numbers, letters, and the special characters ‘-’ and ‘_’.
Description Type a description for the group. The description can be used to provide more information about the group, such as its location.
OS Type Select an OS type from the drop-down list.
Adding a group

2. Complete the following fields:

Add icon Move the selected device or group from the device list to the group member list.
Select All Select all the devices in the device list.
Deselect All Clear the selections in the device list.
Show All
Devices/Groups Select to display all the of the device and groups in the device list.
Remove Clear the selected devices in the group member list.
3. Select OK to add the group.
To edit a device group:
1. Right-click on a device group in the tree menu and select Edit under the Device Group heading in the right-click menu. The Edit Device Group window opens.
2. Make the required changes, then select Apply .
To delete a device group
1. Right-click on a device group in the tree menu and select Delete under the Device Group heading in the right-click menu.
2. Select OK in the confirmation dialog box to delete the group.


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