Example topology filter: main node filter

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This example shows you how to create a network view that filters based on main node IP addresses only.

Before you begin

Before you begin this task, you need to follow the instructions described in the task "Creating filtered views". When you reach the step in which you set up the filter for the network view, perform the following steps.

About this task

In this example you will create a network view that filters on main node IP addresses that meet the following criteria: any IP address that has 172.18, 172.19, or 172.20 as the first two octets.

Procedure

  1. Click the Filter tab.
  2. From the Domain list, select your network domain.
  3. In the Table column, select mainNodeDetails.
  4. Open the Filter Builder, by clicking Open Filter Builder Open Filter Builder button.
  5. In the Filter Builder, under Basic, use the lists and fields to build the required query: First create the part of the query that filters for any IP address that has 172.18 as the first two octets.
    1. From the Field list select ipAddress.
    2. From the Comparator list select like.
    3. In the Value field type 172.18%
      The percent sign (%) is a wildcard.
  6. Next, create the part of the query that filters for any IP address that has 172.19 as the first two octets.
    1. Click Add new row Add new row button to add a new row to the Filter table.
    2. From the Field list select ipAddress.
    3. From the Comparator list select like.
    4. In the Value field type 172.19%
  7. Next, create the part of the query that filters for any IP address that has 172.20 as the first two octets.
    1. Click Add new row Add new row button to add a new row to the Filter table.
    2. From the Field list select ipAddress.
    3. From the Comparator list select like.
    4. In the Value field type 172.20%
  8. Ensure that the Boolean relationship used to combine the three filters that you just defined is Any.
  9. Click OK to complete the definition of the filter.

What to do next

Now, complete the remaining steps in the task "Creating a filtered network view".