View AFA matrix data

A matrix is a set of devices, in which information about each device member's position in the network hierarchy is provided. AFA manages a matrix's policy as a single unit, taking into account the relationships between all of the member devices.

Viewing Matrices

To view information about a matrix:

  1. In the main menu, click Matrices.

    The Matrices menu appears in the main menu, displaying all of the matrices defined in AFA.

  2. (Optional) Filter the device tree to locate your matrix.

    Filter by whole or partial name:

    • In the Search field, type part or all of the matrix's name to search for.

    • Press enter or click .

    The device tree appears with the search results. Device results appear with the matrix to which they belong. Matrix results appear with their device members collapsed.

    Filter by issues found:

    Matrices for which the last report generation failed appear in red. Matrices for which real-time monitoring or log collection have failed appear in orange.

    • To filter / show only matrices containing issues, click Issues.

      The tree shows only matrices containing issues.

      Tip: To filter by only specify issue types:

      1. Next to the Issues button, click .

        The Display issues regarding window appears.

      2. Select the check boxes of the issues you want to appear in the filtered results.
      3. Click outside the window.
  3. Select the desired matrix.

    The matrix appears in the workspace.

    For details of the information displayed at the top of the workspace, see Group Information Fields.

    You can view the individual devices in the group by selecting them in the in the menu.

Viewing Matrix Reports

Matrix reports provide information on a device matrix. AFA provides the following options for viewing matrix reports:

 

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