Importing asset profiles

You can import asset profile information.

Before you begin

The imported file must be a CSV file in the following format:

ip,name,weight,description

Where:

  • IP - Specifies any valid IP address in the dotted decimal format. For example: 192.168.5.34.
  • Name - Specifies the name of this asset up to 255 characters in length. Commas are not valid in this field and invalidate the import process. For example: WebServer01 is correct.
  • Weight - Specifies a number from 0 to 10, which indicates the importance of this asset on your network. A value of 0 denotes low importance and 10 is very high.
  • Description - Specifies a textual description for this asset up to 255 characters in length. This value is optional.

For example, the following entries might be included in a CSV file:

  • 192.168.5.34,WebServer01,5,Main Production Web Server
  • 192.168.5.35,MailServ01,0,

The import process merges the imported asset profiles with the asset profile information you have currently stored in the system.

Procedure

  1. Click the Assets tab.
  2. On the navigation menu, click Asset Profiles.
  3. From the Actions list box, select Import Assets.
  4. Click Browse to locate and select the CSV file that you want to import.
  5. Click Import Assets to begin the import process.