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
- In the Altiris Console, click the Tasks tab.
- In the left pane, right-click Tasks > Software Management > File Inventory >
File Scanning Policies. - Select New > File Scanning Policy.
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. |