Bulk disable auto-discovery of new containers

How to disable auto-discovery of new docker containers in bulk

You can disable auto-discovery of new docker containers in bulk in one of two ways:
  1. Using Bulk Action
  2. Setting up Configuration Rules
Using Bulk Action

  1. Log in to your Site24x7 account and go to Admin > Inventory > Bulk Action.

  2. Under the Server Monitor section, click Auto Discover Containers.

  3. Select the monitors for which you want to disable auto-discovery. Click Filter Monitors.

  4. Toggle to No for the Auto Discover Containers option.

  5. Click Save to save your changes.


By setting up Configuration Rules

  1. Log in to your Site24x7 account and go to Admin > Inventory > Configuration Rules.

  2. Either click the + icon next to Configuration Rules, or click Add Rule at the top right corner of the page.

  3. Enter a preferred Display Name and Description in their respective fields.

  4. In the Criteria field, select Docker.

  5. In the Actions field, select Auto-Discover Docker Containers from the first drop-down menu, and from the second drop-down menu, select False.

  6. Click Save.


This can also be accomplished for a single docker monitor. Learn more.
Ensure you have upgraded to Linux agent 17.5.7 or above to enable this enhancement.



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