Specify the configuration item for metric rules

Choose application or device and define filter conditions for the metric rule.

Before you begin

Ensure that the DEX plugin [sn_dex] is installed and you are on the Metric rules page.

Role required: sn_dex.admin

Procedure

1. Select Create new rule.
   A new tab opens for the Create metric rule window, with the the Select the CI option pre-selected in the left pane.

   Figure 1. Select the CI

   

2. Select any one of the following types of configuration items you want to monitor.
   • Saas/web application
   • Installed application (.exe, .app, etc.)
   • Device
3. For Saas/web application or Installed application, select the application to monitor.

   Figure 2. Select an application

   

   Note:

   If you select Device, the option to choose an application would not be available.
4. Optional: Apply conditional filtering on the configuration items.
   The predetermined filtering choices include Department, Location, OS, User, and Version, with the Version option specifically designed for installed applications.

   To add additional filters, select + New condition set.

5. Select Next.
   The Add criteria option is selected in the left pane.

What to do next

Define alert metric criteria.