¶ Introduction
Labels are a way of grouping devices and network tests for easier management by controlling which tests will run on which devices.
These labels can also be used to organize devices into geographical locations or departments. For example, all employees in the “San Francisco” location, or “Paris” location, etc.
Labels are created and edited under the Management section and can be applied to both Devices and Network Tests.
A network test with no labels will run on all devices.
¶ Creating Labels
- After logging into the DEX agent dashboard, navigate to the Management section and select the Labels tab at the top of the page.
- This is where you can create new labels and edit the existing ones if any. Select the Add Label button.
- On the pop-up window, enter the desired name for your label, optionally add a decription and color, and then click the Create Label button.
¶ Applying Labels to Devices
Once a labels are created, they can be assigned to your devices.
- Navigate to the Devices page.
- Select the target device(s) by checking the selection box in the first column.
- Use the Associate Labels field at the top to choose a label.
- Select the label(s) you would like to assign to the devices click Apply.
Labels can be removed through this menu as well.
- The new label will display next to the device name and can be removed with the X button.
¶ Applying Labels to Tests
Utilizing labels, you can designate which tests are to run on which particular devices. As Network Test Profiles are created, you have the ability to apply a label to the test during the creation process.
In the Test Profile Settings, there is a Label(s) dropdown available for label selection. Select the drop down to reveal the labels that have been created previously and select the label of your choosing as shown below.
Notice that the label can be seen at the top of this screen after the selection is made.
Similar to the Devices page, you can also assign labels to network tests directly from the Network Test page by using the Associate Label drop down.
