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  3. Section IV. End user
  4. Manage hosts, backup servers, and host groups
  5. Add Host Groups

Add Host Groups

Once the Host Group is created, membership is assigned through Host management operations.

To add a host group

  1. Click Inventory.
  2. Change the view to Host Groups.

    See Use host groups to organize your data.

  3. Choose a host group folder.
  4. Click the Add Host Group icon. These icons are displayed inline beside the host group.You can also right-click. The Add Host Group dialog is displayed.
  5. Enter a name for the new Host Group. Within the folder structure, the name must be unique. Folders on the same level cannot have the same name. The full path must be unique.

    Note:

    The host group you selected in the hierarchy panel will be the parent of the host group you are about to add.

  6. Click OK.

    You can also add Host Groups during the host/backup server creation process.

    See Adding and Editing Hosts and Backup Servers .

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