Dynamic Device Groups

Dynamic Device Groups enable administrators to run cross-OU commands for freely definable device groups. For example, you can send a message to all devices with a specific image throughout the whole organization. Or you can run a [UEFI/BIOS] update on all devices with a specific [UEFI/BIOS] version, across all OUs. Even [device relocation] to another [Scout Server] can be applied to a Dynamic Client Group. The following features can be applied:

  • Commands
  • Configuration run
  • Notifications for software deliveries or firmware updates
  • Notifications for relocation

Dynamic Device Groups are based on reports created in the [Scout Report Generator]. The reports are exported to the [Scout Console] once, and from that point onward, are displayed as a [Dynamic Client Group]. Commands applicable to OUs or to individual devices can also be applied to [Dynamic Device Groups].

The report layout must include the [Client Identifier] field. The report type must be a list of Devices or Assets. For further information on defining [Dynamic Device Groups], see Creating Dynamic Device Groups in the Scout Report Generator guide.

Dynamic Device Groups are displayed in the Scout Console in a special window and remain there for re-use until they are deleted. They can be updated any-time with a click.

User rights

When you create Dynamic Device Groups, the user access rights are respected as defined in the administrator management.

By default, executing commands and other functions on a Dynamic Device Group is subject to the object rights configured for the relevant devices and OUs. This can result in a function not being executed because at least one device does not have the required object rights. To avoid this, disable the check for the underlying object rights under Security > Manage administrators > DCG rights.

Dynamic Device Groups