Create an alert correlation rule

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
  • 1 minute to read
  • Create an alert correlation rule to designate primary and secondary alerts. The primary alert is identified as the root cause of the alert group and the secondary alerts are grouped under the primary alert.

    Before you begin

    Role required: evt_mgmt_admin

    About this task

    Grouping automation helps you manage alerts more effectively by collecting similar alerts together. This makes it easier to see patterns, quickly identify issues, and respond efficiently. For more information on how to group alerts easily, see Create Group automation.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Event Management > Rules > Alert Correlation Rules.
    2. Select New.
    3. On the form, fill in the fields.
      For information on the fields, see Alert correlation rule form.
    4. Select Submit.

    Result

    A rule-based alert group is created when a new alert is generated or when the status of an existing alert changes from Closed or Flapping to Open or Reopened, provided the filter criteria are matched.