Network Restriction

Managed Networks allow administrators to logically group devices, either by IP space or other criteria. This functionality is particularly useful for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) that oversee multiple customers within a single platform. It allows organizations to host multiple customers on a single system while maintaining security and data separation.

In a multi-tenant environment, an MSP may require full visibility and control over all customer networks, while ensuring that individual customers can access only their own devices. To enforce these boundaries, Network Restriction settings can be applied to user accounts.

By configuring users with specific network restrictions, administrators can limit access to designated Managed Networks, preventing users from viewing or interacting with networks belonging to other customers. This ensures proper data isolation while maintaining centralized management capabilities.

Device Groups

A Device Group is a collection of devices grouped together for easier administration and monitoring. Here are some key points:

• Organization: Grouping devices helps in managing them based on criteria such as location, function, or type. This is especially useful in large networks.
• Simplified Management: By managing devices in groups, administrators can apply settings, updates, and policies uniformly, saving time and reducing the potential for errors.
• Monitoring: Grouping allows for consolidated monitoring and reporting, making it easier to identify issues or trends across multiple devices.
• Security: Device groups can be used to enforce security policies. For instance, a group of devices may have specific firewall rules or access controls applied.
• Scalability: As networks grow, device groups make it easier to scale management efforts without getting overwhelmed by the number of individual devices.