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Terry Matthews · Guest

I want to create some computer groups based off region.

To do this I figure I can create a formula that reads the IP Subnet and if
it matches what I've determined to be say "northwest" it will add the
computers.

So I created a formula AttributeValue(IPSubnet)="*192.168.202.*"

I have enabled searching of all computers

I go to the root of the computer groups and say "Calculate Group membership"

Wait for a while...

Then go to my machines that I know are in that subnet and go to their
properties to see what Computer groups they are part of... (yes I've also
looked in the operator console) They show some of the other computer groups
they are part of but not my regional computer group??

What am I doing wrong?

I have tried different formulas too. Like specifying computer name (as a
test) and it didn't work. I tried IPAddress. I tried Subnet. I've tried
not using any wild cards, I've tried the exact subnet.... I've tried most
things.

Thanks,
Terry

Arie de Haan · Guest

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Arie de Haan · Guest

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Lee Li[MSFT] · Guest

Dear Terry,

Thank you for posting.

This is Lee and I am glad to meet you in the newsgroup.
The parameter used in the AttributeValue function must exist in the
"computer attributes" list.
You can find all the computer attributes in the MOM admin console =>
"computer attributes".
By default, there is no attribute called IPSubnet/IPAddress/Subnet.

Computer attribute are got from the reigstry on the computer, the Ip
address will not exist in the registry by default.
So by default, MOM cannot get such subnet/IP informtion from the client
computer.

So the AttributeValue(IPSubnet) will never work because there is no such
attribute and AttributeValue function cannot be used to meet your
requirement.
You may need to write some MOM scripts to extend the attribute.
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Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Have a nice day!

Sincerely,

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Terry Matthews · Guest

I've installed about 20 Management Packs and yes IPAddress, subnet, etc..
are all there. Thanks though. I just used the picker for attributes in the
formula area.

I thought those were all built in along with computer name, but if you say
not then I guess I'll believe and just assume that a management pack put
them there.

Terry

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Terry Matthews · Guest

Thanks, I'll give this a try.
Terry

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Terry Matthews · Guest

Awesome that worked perfectly.

I added that, did a calculate group membership. Went to one of my managed
machines and looked at properties and instantly the computer group showed
up!!
So I created a new Computer group.
Created a new formula
MatchWildcard(AttributeValue(ComputerName), "CFT*")

Made sure searching all systems was turned on.
Hit Apply
Hit ok
Refreshed group membership
went to my managed systems, to machines with that name...
Nothing?
I also tried "*"
Nothing

Yes, Computer Name is an attribute, got it from the attribute selector.
Also tried this with the attribute "Subnet"
tried "192.168.202.*"
Nothing
tried "255.255.*"
Nothing
Tried "192.168.202.0/*"
Nothing

So then just to be sure I tried the
MatchWildcard(AttributeValue(IPAddress), "192.168.202.*")
Again (in this different computer group)
Refreshed membership
Went to my systems
and it was there, worked perfectly??

So why is it the IPAddress one works great but can't get anything else
working??

Thanks,
Terry

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Steve M. · Guest

I had the same problem with ComputerName from the drop down list. So, I
Created my own Computer Attribute called "MyComputerName" which points to the
String Value from key:

SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ComputerName\ActiveComputerName\ComputerName
I then can see MyComputerName form the drop down list and use it in all my
formulas.

Check in about a day for the attribute to process. It should work.

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