Using Search : Other search options
  
Other search options
In addition to the simple keyword search, NetIM provides other options, such as a Top-N Metrics search. Launch additional options by selecting the action menu icon (three vertical bars) in the upper-right corner.
 
Option
Description
Top-N Metrics
Opens a new dialog that lets you search for metrics results. See Searching for Top-N Metrics.
Search Expression
Search Syntax Help
Build search queries consisting of one or more attribute/value comparisons, using the supported comparison operators listed below.
Supported search attributes, possible attribute values and relevant operators will be available for selection as you type.
Multiple search queries can be combined using the supported logical operators listed below. Parentheses are supported to enable complex query grouping.
Search attribute values containing spaces must be wrapped in double quotes.
Use the objectType search attribute to query for a specific object type.
objectType values: device, interface, group, or site
Supported Operators
Comparison Operators: ==, !=, ~, !~
Logical Operators: &&, ||
Example Search Expressions
objectType == device && name ~ BETH
vendor == "Cisco Systems" || vendor ~ Juniper
objectType == device && (hostname ~ NASH || hostname ~ CS) &&
accessIP ~ 10.47.17 && vendor == "Cisco Systems"
All Devices
Clears your search term and lists all device objects
All Sites
Clears your search term and lists all site objects.
All Groups
Clears your search term and lists all group objects.
All Hosts
Clears your search term and lists all host objects.
All Links
Clears your search term and lists all link objects.
All Interfaces
Clears your search term and lists all interface objects.
All Configuration Files
Clears your search term and lists all configuration files.
All AppNetwork Paths
Clears your search term and lists all AppNetwork paths.