PropertySource Configuration

PropertySources auto-assign properties at the resource level, based on the output of a Groovy or PowerShell script. This has a wide range of benefits for improved inventory tracking and reporting, troubleshooting, and dynamically grouping devices based on their shared properties.

Configuring a PropertySource

1. In the LogicMonitor navigation menu, select Modules.
2. From My Module Toolbox, select Add .
3. In the Add window, select PropertySource. 
   The Add New PropertySource window displays and contains tabs for Info, AppliesTo, and Collection.
   
4. On the Info tab, enter the following information:
   • Name: Specify the platform or application and, if necessary, a specific component of the platform.
   • Description: Provide enough detail to ensure that the PropertySource’s purpose can be easily determined.
   • Group: Specify the group to which the PropertySource will be added. If this field is left empty, the PropertySource will be added into the default @ungrouped group. If you enter text that does not match an existing PropertySource group, a new group is created.
   • Data Type:
     • PropertySource (default) 
     • Use ERI Source if the PropertySource is being created for the purpose of assigning external resource IDs (ERIs) to resources for topology mapping. For more information, see Topology Mapping Overview.
   • Technical Notes: Enter any notes or technical information.
5. On the AppliesTo tab, do the following:
   • The AppliesTo field accepts LogicMonitor’s AppliesTo scripting as input to determine which resources are associated with this PropertySource. For more information, see AppliesTo Scripting Overview.
   • Select the Test AppliesTo icon. This test returns a count of matching resources, and displays them in the AppliesTo Results panel.
6. On the Collection tab, do the following:
   • Select Embedded Groovy Script or Embedded PowerShell Script.
   • Select the Test Script icon.
     
7. On the Test Collection Script window, search for and select a resource to test the script against, and then select Run Test.
   This feature tests your script’s ability to properly assign the designated properties to a device. 
   
8. Select Save.

Additional Information

• Creating Modules
• PropertySource Script Examples
• Embedded Groovy Scripting
• Embedded PowerShell scripting