To use a hosts file to specify systems for an automatic discovery, add the hosts file name to the Ping inclusion ranges, templates and/or hosts files section on the Discovery page, Automatic tab, Configure general settings. Use the following statement:
$Hosts_filename.
Edit a hosts file. Select the hosts file to edit and click [Edit] and the Edit Hosts File section appears. Refer to Managing Hosts Files - Editing a Hosts File for more information.
Delete a hosts file. Select the hosts file to delete and click [Delete]. A confirmation box appears. Refer to Managing Hosts Files - Deleting a Hosts File for more information.