Create/Edit Data Collection Policies for Linux

About this task

A data collection policy enables you to automatically collect a variety of data from devices. To create a new policy or edit an existing one, select your steps from the sections below.

Create a Data Collection Policy

About this task

To create a new data collection policy for Linux devices:

Procedure

  1. From Policies, select Data Collection > New Data Collection Policy. The Data Collection Policy wizard opens.
    Device family selection
  2. Select the Linux device family type.

What to do next

Continue to the Set Up Policy tab of the Data Collection Policy wizard.

Edit a Data Collection Policy

About this task

To edit a data collection policy for Linux devices:

Procedure

  1. From Policies, select Data Collection.
  2. From the list of Data Collection Policies, right-click the policy to change and select Edit. The Data Collection Policy wizard opens.
    Note: To narrow the list of policies, select from the device Family and Status filter lists to match your policy details.

What to do next

Continue to the Set Up Policy tab of the Data Collection Policy wizard.