Multiple devices with same name

[pitah81]

Multiple devices with same name

[WAdama]

Then I think the easiest way may to add afilter for the templates.

I will have a look for this...

[WAdama]

Thanks...
Optimistic as I was, I've already moved it to master branch.
Then I will close this...

[WAdama]

Hi Peter,

I have to admit I never thought about that kind of constellation. Is ABB accepting double device names?

I will have a look into the database ABB is using. If I remember correct there was also a device id.

Regards
Ingo

[pitah81]

Yes, it does allow for server backups with same server name. Else we would have a real nightmare.

I would be very grateful if it would be possible to use a device ID or some other anchor which is unique that each device and disconnected from computer/sever name.

Best regards
Peter

[WAdama]

Then I will set this as a feature request...

But it could take a few days...

[pitah81]

Thanks!

And it will take whatever time it takes, as you're doing this on your spare time. I would be happy if you got it working whatever time it takes.

[WAdama]

One thing puzzles me a little...

If the devices all have the same name, how do you differentiate between them in ABB?

[pitah81]

One thing puzzles me a little...

If the devices all have the same name, how do you differentiate between them in ABB?

By creating and applying a template for each customer, and connecting a user account for the customer to that template. You'll have to excuse the swedish, but I've included an example from physical server backup view. As you can see they all have the same "Device" name but different "Task" name as that is created from the template. I suppose I could rename the tasks to something like "Customer - Servername" if it would be possible to extract the backup status using task name as anchor.

[WAdama]

Hi Peter,

if you feel like doing some testing:
https://github.com/WAdama/nas_ab_status/tree/Test

Have also a look at the updated documentation...

[pitah81]

I just tested it out, and from what I can tell it seems to work as expected. Well done!