Add intelligent groups to a policy

This topic describes how to add intelligent groups to a SQL Server Intelligent Policy.

Note:

Intelligent groups replace the legacy method of using instance groups to organize instances in a group.

You can create and add a new intelligent group to a policy or add an existing intelligent group to a policy.

To add an existing intelligent group to a SQL Server Intelligent policy

In the policy, select the Instances and databases tab.
Select Protect intelligent groups.
Select the Add button.
Select Select existing intelligent group. Then select Next.
The intelligent groups that you added are displayed.
Select the intelligent groups that you want to add to the policy. Then select the Select button.

To add a new intelligent group to a SQL Server Intelligent policy

In the policy, select the Instances and databases tab.
Select Protect intelligent groups.
Select the Add button.
Select Add new intelligent group.
Select Next.
Enter a name for the group and create a query.
Select Add.
On the Instances and databases tab, select Protect intelligent groups.
Select the Add button.
Select Select existing intelligent group. Then select Next.
The intelligent groups that you added are displayed.
Select the intelligent groups that you want to add to the policy. Then select the Select button.