Define Mappings

Use the Define Mappings tab to specify the device relocation mappings that SOTI MobiControl uses to move devices from one group to another. You can import a .csv file or add a new mapping manually. To import a file or add new mappings, select your steps from the sections below.

Before you begin

Complete the required information in the Set Up Policy tab.

Add New Mappings

About this task

Add a device relocation mapping based on an IP address range, a custom data identifier, or both. To add an IP address range or custom data identitfier, follow the steps in the sections below.

IP Address

About this task

Specify the IP address range to associate with this policy.

Procedure

Select Add New.
Toggle IP Addresses on. The Select Range(s) window opens.
Select Add New to specify new ranges.
Enter IP addresses in FROM and TO to specify the range.
Select a Destination Device Group to relocate the devices.
Select Add.

Results

You have specified the range of IP addresses to associate with this policy.

Custom Data Identifier

About this task

Specify a custom data parameter to configure for the device in order for it to be subject to this policy. This is helpful in scenarios where you only want a subset of the devices to be automatically relocated.

Procedure

Select Add New.
Turn on the toggle to configure Custom Data Identifier. The Custom Data Identifier wizard opens.
Select the name of the custom data configuration you want to use. Only previously defined custom data configurations for this rule's target device group appear in the list.
Specify the custom data configuration value for this parameter.
Select a Destination Device Group to relocate the devices.
Select Add.

Results

You have specified a custom data parameter.

What to do next

To save your policy and assign it later, select Save. When you are ready you can assign the policy. To save your policy and assign it now, select Save and Assign.

Import File

About this task

You can upload a .csv file that populates the device relocation policy table instead of entering the information manually.

Note: See Bulk Importing Device Relocation Mappings for formatting instructions for the .csv file.

Procedure

Select Import File. The Import File window opens.
Select Browse. The file explorer window opens.
Browse through the file explorer window and select the .csv file needed.
Select Open > Import.

Results

The .csv file that holds device relocation mappings imports to SOTI MobiControl.