Closest Server Default Rule

The Closest Server Default Rule panel lets you define the rule that is used by a device to determine the closest collection, content, and configuration servers when no Closest Server rules have been defined or when none apply. This rule is simply a listing of the servers in the order you want devices to contact them. You cannot add or remove servers from the lists.

With respect to Closest Server Default rules, devices that are Satellites are considered as servers and can be listed for selection in the Collection Servers, Content Servers, and Configuration Servers sections.

By default, all ZENworks® Servers function as collection, content, and configuration servers and are therefore displayed in the Collection Servers, Content Servers, and Configuration Servers lists. In addition, any devices that are defined with the Content or Imaging role are also displayed in the Content Servers list, and any devices that are defined with the Collection role are also displayed in the Collection Servers list.

For information on configuring the servers listed in the Collection Servers, Content Servers, and Configuration Servers lists, see Collection, Content, and Configuration Server Lists.