Discover devices automatically

[cmmvwebmc]

As new devices are added to the network I'd like for them to be discovered and uploaded to the portal.  I have upload to the portal working.  Is the "Rediscover the currently managed devices" and adding a schedule to that the way to go?  Will it scan all the subnets added to the Device Credentials section?

[Jarrett Pomeroy · Accepted solution]

Hello cmmvwebmc,

That is a great best practice to have setup on your CSPC!  The option for "Rediscover the currently managed devices" will only look at previously discovered devices on your CSPC and not newly added devices on the network.  If you would like for the CSPC to be able to find newly added network devices, you can select one of the discovery options "discovery devices with protocols" or "discovery devices by scanning a range of IP Addresses".  These two options allow you to set up reoccurring discovery scans that can help to find new devices and add them automatically into your next collection and uploads. 

You may find more useful information also in the CSPC User Guide for Discovery settings starting on page 7-6 here.  This can help give you an idea on which option may work best for your network.

Thank you,

Jarrett