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Device groups

The device group function has been available in Relution since version 5.21.0. This allows devices to be automatically assigned to groups based on various device properties. The device groups can then be used to assign policies that are delivered automatically.

Device Groups

After the migration has been successfully executed, the system automatically redirects to the newly appeared menu item Devices → Device Groups. Here, an overview of the automatically created groups is available, and new groups can be created. A device group is a link between devices and policies. This link can be created either manually or automatically based on certain device properties.

If the device groups function is activated, a link between devices and policies can only be created via this function. Direct linking is no longer possible.

Creating new device groups

To create a new device group, click on Add. Assign a name and (optionally) a description for the group. The Type of group can also be selected. Here the options Static and Dynamic are available.

Static groups

Static groups allow manual linking between devices and policies.

Creating a static device group in Relution

After the group is created, devices and policies can be added. Only policies that have been previously published, can be linked.

Manually assigning devices to a static group

Bulk Adding Devices

With Relution 26.1.0, it is possible to directly add or remove multiple selected devices from the inventory or auto-enrollments of an existing static group, including all associated policies.

Relution inventory showing bulk add/remove devices to static device group option

Dynamic groups

In dynamic groups, filters must be defined based on which devices are automatically assigned to the group. This happens in the background in real time. There is no direct manual influence on the content of these groups.

Dynamic device group filter criteria configuration in Relution

The filter specifications AND as well as OR are available for configuring the filters.

Dynamic device group with automatically matched devices

In the example, a filter has been defined from several properties and filter specifications.

Dynamic group overview showing group membership details

The filter integrates the following devices:

  • The linked user must be a member of the Appstore User group.

OR

  • The device name is not TEST.

OR

  • The description does not contain New Device.

AND

  • The user is not Admin Support 2.

Alternatively, the filter could be described like this:

Groups = _SUPPORT2 Appstore User OR Device name NOT TEST.
OR (description does NOT include new device AND user is not Admin Support 2)

The filter specifications behave like ordinary logical functions.

For example, to avoid accidents, the serial number of a single device can also be added as a fixed filter value to apply the policy only to that device and verify that the result is as expected.

Dynamic Device Groups with Group Filter

As of version 5.33, Relution supports the use of device groups as filters within dynamic device groups. This allows existing static or dynamic groups to be used as conditions in new groups – either to include or specifically exclude devices. To use this filter type, select Device Group under the query category and add at least one existing device group as a condition.

Advantages of the Group Filter

  • More precise target group formation, e.g., all iPads except test devices
  • Less maintenance effort, as policies no longer need to be manually duplicated
  • Clearer management of policies, profiles, and actions

With the new filter type, one or more other device groups can be included in or explicitly excluded from a dynamic group. For example, a test group can easily be filtered out of a dynamic production group without the need to configure additional criteria.

Duplicate Device Groups

As of Relution 5.33, device groups can be duplicated to enable faster and more convenient management. To do this, one or more desired device groups can be selected under Navigation → Devices → Device Groups and duplicated via the 3-dot menu. A query will follow asking what should be duplicated from the original device group. The following options are available:

  • Including device group actions
  • Including devices
  • Including policies

Delete Device Groups

Device groups that are no longer needed can be selected under Navigation → Devices → Device Groups and deleted via the 3-dot menu. Deleting a group only removes the group membership — the devices themselves remain enrolled and are not affected.

Activate Device Groups

Outdated with Relution 26.0.0

Currently, the device groups feature must be enabled manually. This can be done via Settings → Device Management → Migration of Device Groups. The associated policy assignment to device groups cannot be undone.

Activate Device Groups

After clicking on Start Migration, a message about the upcoming changes will be displayed. Read it carefully and click on Next.

In the following dialog, the migration can finally be executed.

Activate Device Groups