Rule Types

SOTI Connect supports various types of rules that can be applied to devices, device types, or device groups. Each rule type serves a specific purpose in automating and managing devices.
Action Rules Perform device actions at scheduled times.

Use Case: Schedule firmware updates or configuration changes outside business hours.
Conditional Rules Perform device actions based on changes in device state.

Use Case: Trigger an alert or update when a device goes offline.
Data Collection Rules Collect data from devices at scheduled times.

Use Case: Gather device usage statistics daily or weekly.
Enrollment Rules Enrollment rules enables you to enroll devices and perform initial setup.

Use Case: Auto-enroll and configure new devices as soon as they are discovered or approved.
Compliance Rules Customize criteria that define whether the devices are compliant or not.

Use Case: Flag devices as non-compliant if they have outdated firmware or disabled security settings.
Automatic Group Mappings Map devices into groups based on specific properties.

Use Case: Automatically group printers by location or model.
Rules History Provide a historical record of rule events, showing when rules were triggered and their outcomes.

Use Case: Audit rule activity to troubleshoot or verify changes.