Specifying automatic grouping

Explains how to group resources together automatically. When you use automatic grouping, a link is created in the database for each resource that is included in a group.

About this task

Regrouping the resources modifies these links; however, database changes for the resources are not made. Default grouping rules are only provided if you installed Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager Technology Packs. See the Installing Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager - Wireline Component for instructions on installing Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager Technology Packs.

You need to create custom grouping rules by using the Rule Editor in Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager DataMart.

To specify automatic grouping, follow these steps:

Procedure

  1. In the Resource table, select the resources you want to add, update, or delete. You can select each type of resource and action separately by clicking the appropriate columns. The following actions are supported:
    Item Description
    New

    Adds links between resources and groups, which adds the resources to the groups.
    Update

    Updates links between resources and groups. Does not add or delete any links, but only updates existing links.

    Delete

    Deletes links between resources and groups, which removes the resources from the groups.

    The grouping files for your profile are created in the $PVMHOME/importexport/profilename/grouping directory.
  2. Click Next to proceed.