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Chapter 4 Quick Start Configuration
Configure a Group
Configure a Group
Host groups reduce the administrative burden of managing a large number of
agents. Grouping hosts together also lets you apply the same policy to a number
of hosts.
A group is the only element required to build Cisco Security Agent kits. When
hosts register with CSA MC, they are automatically put into their assigned group
or groups. Once hosts are registered you can edit their grouping at any time.
Note Management Center for Cisco Security Agents ships with preconfigured groups
you can use if they meet your initial needs. If you use a preconfigured group, you
do not have to create your own group as detailed in the following pages.
To configure a group, do the following.
Step 1 Move the mouse over Systems in the menu bar of CSA MC and select Groups
from the drop-down menu that appears. The Groups list view appears.
Step 2 Click the New button to create a new group entry. You are prompted to select
whether this is a Windows, Linux, or Solaris group. For this example, click the
Windows button. This takes you to the Group configuration page.
Step 3 In the available group configuration fields, enter the following information:
• Name—This is a unique name for this group of hosts. Names are case
insensitive, must start with an alphabetic character, can be up to 64
characters long and can include alphanumeric characters, spaces, and
underscores.
• Description—This is an optional line of text that is displayed in the list
view and helps you to identify this particular group.