Creating and saving searches as Smart Folders

Last published : Jun 19, 2026
In the Management Server console, you can use the Smart Folders node in the tree to create and save searches regarding the primary object in the current perspective. For example, in the Server perspective, you can use Smart Folders to search for hosts by various attributes.
Note: To search for objects other than the primary object in the perspective, use theSearchbutton on the menu bar. SeeCreating new search queries.
To create and save a search as a Smart Folder
  1. In the Management Server console, go to the perspective and expand Manage in the left pane.
  2. Right-click Smart Folders and clickNew Smart Folder.
  3. In the Create Smart Folder window, select from the following options:
    Operator Choose whether to use an AND or OR operator for additional parameters. You cannot mix operators within the search query.
    Attribute Select the attribute for which you want to specify a value.
    Condition Select the condition, for example, Starts With .
    Value Type or select the value, depending on the attribute. Value strings are not case-sensitive.
    Add Click to add another parameter to the search query.
    Delete Click to remove a parameter from the query.
  4. If you want to preview the query results, click Preview.
  5. To save the search query for future use as a Smart Folder, click Save and specify a name and optionally a description. ClickSave , then click OK.
  6. To view the new Smart Folder in the tree, expand Smart Folders and select the Smart Folder.
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