Import Sources Feature Introduction

How It Works?

Upload an Excel File: 

Use the “Select Excel File” button on the left to upload a .xlsx or .xls file. 

Your file should include the following columns: 

  • Description (required) – A short description of the source
  • Host (required) – Host IP address (must be a valid IP format)
  • Group (optional) – Source group
  • Type (required) – Source type (e.g., syslog)
  • Vendor (required) – Vendor name
  • Product (required) – Product name
  • Version (optional) – Version of the product
  • Status (optional) – Either enabled or disabled 

 

Import Guide and Rules: 

The Import Guide panel provides essential rules: 

  • Use exact vendor/product names as defined in the system
  • Avoid special characters in the description field
  • The Host field must contain IP addresses only
  • Currently, only syslog source types are supported for import
  • The column order in the Excel file does not matter 

 

Vendor/Product Selector: 

If you’re unsure about the exact vendor or product names, you can use the Vendor/Product Selector to look them up before preparing your Excel file.

 

 

Status Column Explanation:

  • enabled → The source will be active after import
  • disabled → The source will be inactive after import (default)
  • If left empty, the status defaults to disabled
  • Case-insensitive: ENABLED, enabled, Enabled, etc., all work

 

 

Import Workflow:

  1. Click Select Excel File to upload your source list
  2. Once the file is validated, click Start Import to proceed

 

This feature enables you to import dozens of sources in seconds—no need for repetitive manual input!

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