File Scanning Policies

File Scanning Policies

File scanning policies scan managed computers for application file types (Example: ITunes files within Windows directories) and reports back to the Notification Server.

To create a file scanning policy

1. In the Altiris Console, click the Tasks tab.

2. In the left pane, right-click Tasks > Software Management > File Inventory >
File Scanning Policies.

3. Select New > File Scanning Policy.

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In the right pane, specify settings for the following fields.

Item Description

Name The name of the policy. Description A description of the policy.
Applies to The collection of computers the policy applies to. Interval Specify how often the policy runs.
File Specification(s) Specify which files should be scanned by the policy.

Reporting Filter(s) Refines the search to which files to report when scanned. by the policy.
Per file delay (ms) Specify a time (in milliseconds) to wait between processing files.