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How do I create a dynamic server group that contains Active Directory Computers OR DNS Servers 2016 and 1709+?

JCC 101 Reputation points
2022-11-03T17:53:18.723+00:00

The AND/OR formula in SCOM 2019 is confusing me when I try to do a dynamic server group of Active Directory Domain Controller Computer Role OR DNS 2016 and 1709+ Servers OR File Service Role (Windows Server 2016 and above). I want to add computers that have any of these roles, all into my dynamic server group Im creating, but when I try it different ways, SCOM is spitting out formulas that don't make sense to me so I know I am most likely doing it wrong.

Can someone please explain to me how I can do a dynamic group that will grab machines that have the computer roles I mentioned above?

Thank you in advance.

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  1. SChalakov 10,576 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-11-16T19:53:27.717+00:00

    Hi @JCC ,

    Yes, I did the same a couple of days ago. Here are the steps:

    • You fiorts build your dynamic group as you need it, with the Windwos Computer Objects you want there
    • After you have done this, you need to export the management pack that contians the group you have just build.
    • After exporting the MP you can add the Health Service Watcher objects to the same group, by follwoing this:

    Dynamic Computer groups that send heartbeat alerts
    https://www.scom2k7.com/dynamic-computer-groups-that-send-heartbeat-alerts/

    It is pretty well expalined what you need to edit in the MP, so you should not have any challenges following the guide.

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    Stoyan Chalakov

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  1. KurtBMayer 841 Reputation points
    2022-11-03T20:21:48.423+00:00

    @JulianConcepcionCruz-8975

    Take a look at the following blog for a lot of great ways to sculpt SCOM groups.

    authoring-scom-groups-from-simple-to-complex

    Please upvote and accept this thread as answered if it's helpful, thanks!

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  2. SChalakov 10,576 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-11-04T09:14:58.227+00:00

    Hi @JulianConcepcionCruz-8975,

    I don't have the AD MP, but it should look something like this:

    257193-image.png

    It works for me for sure, please try it out!

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    Stoyan Chalakov

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