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To determine what you need, consider the following possibilities:
One filter set with multiple filters
Multiple filter sets with only one or a few filters per set
Multiple filter sets each with multiple filters
Multiple rules per bundle
Remember that the logical operators for filters within a set are the opposite of the operators between
the sets, and all rules for a bundle use the OR condition. For example, suppose you are selecting the
operator in the Combine Filters Using field:
OR and AND Operator Explanations
Table 2-8
Operator
OR
AND
Obviously, adding filter sets complicates the use of logical operators, and adding multiple rules to
the bundle further complicates it. Therefore, carefully plan how to configure your information
before using the Rules Configuration dialog box.
Custom Hardware Types
Custom hardware types enable you to include any devices matching your custom type to have the
bundle assigned to the hardware rule applied to them when the devices boot. For example, you can
create a rule that applies the bundle to any device that is a laptop by entering the applicable string as
a custom hardware type, selecting Hardware Type in the
selecting your custom type.
The Hardware Type option does not display in the Rule Construction dialog box until at least one
custom type has been configured.
The following table lists the tasks you can perform to configure custom hardware types:
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Within Filter Sets
Only one filter in the set needs
to apply to the device (OR
condition). The first filter that
applies is used.
All filters within the set must
apply to the device (AND
condition).
Between Filter Sets
Each filter set must have one
filter in it that applies to the
device (AND condition).
Only one filter in the set must
apply to the device (OR
condition). The first filter that
applies is used.
Rule Construction
Multiple Rules Per Bundle
The first rule that applies
is used (OR condition).
The first rule that applies
is used (OR condition).
dialog box, then