Edit checks

Use these tasks to edit checks on devices. For details about individual check types and settings, see the following sections:

• Windows checks and monitoring
• Mac workstation checks
• Linux server checks

Edit checks on multiple devices

1. In the All Devices view, go to Edit > Edit Multiple Checks.
2. Select Choose Check and select the operating system and check type.

   All the devices with that check applied show in the checks panel (right side).

   

3. To filter the list of devices, in the Apply to panel (left side), select the client and sites where you want to edit checks.
4. In the checks panel, select the devices you want to modify, then select the Edit Selected button.

   To choose multiple devices, hold Ctrl to select specific devices, or hold Shift to select a range.

5. Configure the check settings. For details about individual check settings, see the relevant check in the Windows, Mac, or Linux sections.
6. (Optional) Select the Update Alert Settings checkbox, then use the dropdown list to change the alert settings.
7. Select OK.
8. When prompted, review your settings and confirm

Edit checks from the South-pane

1. In the All Devices view North-pane, select a device.
2. In the South-pane, go to the Checks tab.
3. Right-click a check and choose one of the following:
   1. Edit Check, then select Multiple Devices in the top-right corner.
   2. Edit Checks Like This.
4. To filter the list of devices, in the Apply to panel (left side), select the client and sites where you want to edit checks.
5. In the checks panel, select the devices you want to modify, then select the Edit Selected button.

   To choose multiple devices, hold Ctrl to select specific devices, or hold Shift to select a range.

6. Configure the check settings. For details about individual check settings, see the relevant check in the Windows, Mac, or Linux sections.
7. (Optional) Select the Update Alert Settings checkbox, then use the dropdown list to change the alert settings.
8. Select OK.
9. When prompted, review your settings and confirm

Edit a check from the Checks tab

1. In the All Devices view North-pane, select a device.
2. In the South-pane, go to the Checks tab.
3. Right-click a check and choose Edit Check.
4. Configure the check settings. For details about individual check settings, see the relevant check in the Windows, Mac, or Linux sections.
5. (Optional) Use the Alert Settings dropdown list to change the alert settings.
6. To run an Automated Task when the check fails, select Assign a Task after creating the Check.

   This option is not supported for all checks.

7. Select OK to save and apply.

If you selected Assign a Task:

1. Choose the Automated Task script.
2. Select Next to configure parameters.
3. Enter any required Command Line or Script parameters.
4. (Optional) Set maximum permitted execution time for the script.
5. Select Finish to save and apply the task.

Check status after editing

• In the South-pane Checks tab, edited checks display a grayed-out status until the check runs with the updated settings.
• During this time the More Information dialog shows Check has been edited and hasn't run on the <device type>.

Changes made directly in the Agent take precedence over modifications made from the All Devices view.
If checks are edited simultaneously in both locations, the Agent configuration will be applied.