Configuring Discovery Settings

You can configure global settings for Network Discovery tasks. These settings are used when a new task is created.
You can configure Network Discovery in the following ways:
Discovery task settings
In the Network Discovery settings, you can set the maximum number of threads per discovery task. During the discovery process, a separate thread is used to discover each device.
This number is the default maximum thread count to use when a new Network Discovery task is created. You can also configure this count for an individual task by editing the advanced properties of the task.
You may want to reduce this value if discovery tasks place a burden on the server’s performance.
SNMP Device Classification
When you discover SNMP devices, you can identify a network device type classification with the resource. This method lets you identify resources as routers, switches, printers, servers, and so on. You can configure the classifications of discovered SNMP resources.
This task is a step in the process for discovering network devices.
  1. To configure discovery settings
  2. In the Symantec Management Console, on the
    Settings
    menu, click
    All Settings
    .
  3. In the left pane, expand
    Settings > Discovery and Inventory
    , and then click
    Network Discovery Settings
    .
  4. On the
    Network Discovery Settings
    page, enter the maximum number of threads per delivery task.
    During the discovery process, a separate thread is used to discover each device.
    This number is the default maximum thread count to use when a new Network Discovery task is created. You can also configure this count for an individual task by editing the advanced properties of the task.
    You may want to reduce this value if discovery tasks place a burden on the server's performance.
  5. Click
    Save changes
    .