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Automated Endpoint Tagging and Smart Group Management Using JetPatch API

Overview

This Python script automates the management of endpoints in JetPatch Manager by creating and assigning tags to endpoints and creating Smart Groups via the JetPatch Manager API. 

The script eliminates manual processes, saving time and reducing human error while enabling efficient endpoint organization.

Prerequisites

  • Python3
  • Target Endpoint MUST have already been discovered by JetPatch Manager.
  • The location for .py files is in the directory /opt/intigua-python-client/ on JetPatch Core Server 4.2.4 UR3 or later version.
Note: Python scripts files archive is attached to this article. It can be manually copied into /opt/intigua-python-client/ directory on any previous JetPatch version.

Usage Examples

Change to Script Directory

Change to /opt/intigua-python-client/ directory:

cd /opt/intigua-python-client/

Single Operation

For performing a single operation (e.g., assign a single tag to a single endpoint, create a smart group based on a new tag):

intigua_tagservers.py --apikey  --url https:///vmanage-server/rest/rest-api --user username --list hostname,tag --createsmartgroup

Multiple Operations

For performing multiple operations (e.g., assign a single tag to multiple endpoints):

intigua_tagservers.py --apikey  --url https:///vmanage-server/rest/rest-api --user username --list hostname,tag hostname,tag hostname,tag hostname,tag --createsmartgroup

Important Notes:

  • Where the tag value contain any spacing, you MUST place the value between double quotes  --list hostname,"Windows 10"
  • More than one tag can be assigned to a single endpoint --list <hostname1,tag1> <hostname1,tag2>
  • --createsmartgroup is an optional parameter
  • Endpoint machine will be automatically assigned to a new smart group.

 

 

 

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