Bulk Actions on Systems

Bulk Package or Configuration Add/Remove

The bulk_system_package_editor and/or bulk_system_configuration_editor roles are required.

Visit the Systems page.  Using the Deployable filter, choose Packages or Configurations and submit.

Once you've submitted a Deployable type, a filter will appear for the Package or Configuration.  Select one and submit it.

After submitting a deployable as a filter, another column will appear on the systems display showing each system's association to the Package or Configuration and allowing you to individually add or remove as needed.

To add or remove a Package or Configuration in bulk, use the Bulk button beside each group.

After clicking bulk Add, a form appears.  Fill it out and submit it.

The work will be queued asynchronously and updates will be broadcast to each system and package as it is processed.

Prestage Systems

This allows you prestage systems in bulk.  Select some or all systems.

Delete Systems

When deleting Windows systems, you need to decide if you want to merely clear the record from Otto, or if you want to retire the system from service.

• As the dialog explains, deleting systems from Active Directory, MDT, and SCCM will immediately take effect, rendering the system inaccessible in the field.  Make sure you understand your options before using this feature.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  In Otto, multiple different systems (whose unique identifier is serial number) may have the same Name.  

• The Name is used for the active directory account.  Whichever system was most recently prestaged will take over the name AND the trust relationship in Active Directory.  
• Similarly, when deleting a system in Active Directory, it's deleted by Name, which could affect more than one system if multiple systems share the same name.

Transfer Systems  

This allows you to transfer systems to a new group and optionally prestage them too.

After clicking Transfer Systems: Next, a screen where you can select, all, none, or some of the machines in the group displays, and your prestage options.  Select the systems and then click Proceed.

Once you click Submit, the new systems will be transferred, configured, and then prestaged.