Filtering with the Search Using Keywords

The Search bar at the top of the Dashboard tab enables the administrator to filter the information displayed on the geographical map. Based on the search criteria, a blob can become an icon, or icon can become a blob. The administrator can use the Search bar to fine-tune the display on the geographic map the following SonicWALL GMS deployment information:

•	SonicWALL firmware version

•	Network object name

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User name

•	Object type including managed Firewall, SRA, CDP, or Email Security device, NetMonitored device, or SonicWALL GMS servers

The Search bar uses both text and expression matching to allow the administrator to create filter criteria with combination strings. For text criteria, the following search operators are supported:

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equals

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contains

•	starts with

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ends with

For expression type criteria, the following search operators are supported:

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=

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<

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>

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!=

The ABC icon next to the Search bar allows you to filter by selecting from a list in the Keyword Help as shown in the following image. The Keyword Help dialog provides a Description and Usage example for each keyword. Verify the purpose and usage of the keyword before using the selected keyword in a filter.

Select a keyword to be used for search or filter. The keywords listed on the left side provide filter options for your Geographic View. You can only select one keyword at a time. After selecting a keyword, click Use to add this search criteria.

NOTE: Not all keywords apply to all Widgets. For a few keywords there are Widgets with applicability, and there are Widgets where the keyword is not interpreted based on context.