A favorite is a marriage between machine groups and a scan template. It consists of one or more machine groups and one scan template (either a patch scan template or an asset scan template) . You select the machine groups you want to scan and then select a template that dictates how the machines should be scanned.
A favorite is used whenever you want to initiate a scheduled scan. You can use one favorite to schedule multiple different scans.
To create a new favorite:
In the button tray at the bottom of the navigation bar, click Favorites.
In the Favorites pane, click New Favorite.
Note: Alternatively, you can choose File > New > Favorite from the main menu.
A dialog similar to the following is displayed.
Give the favorite a unique name (e.g. "Domain Controllers").
If desired, provide a description. For example "This favorite consists of a machine group made up of only domain controllers using a Security Patch Scan".
In the Select at least 1 group list, select which machine groups you would like to include in this favorite.
Note: If you elected to exclude certain machines from one or more machine groups, the exclusions will apply to all machine groups you include in this favorite.
Select the patch scan template or the asset scan template you want to use when scanning the machines.
You can select one patch scan template or one asset scan template, but not both. If none of the available scan templates are acceptable, click New and create a new template.
Click Save.
A new entry will appear in the Favorites pane.
If you want to immediately perform a scan using this favorite, click Begin Scan.