Tags
Tag entity object structure
In certain instances, it may be desirable to execute the same operation on a multitude of devices simultaneously.
The question then arises as to how one might select all the target devices. In this context, the answer lies in the use of tags.
It is possible to tag all the devices and other entities that are to be included in the operation, and then to execute it. The tag is employed as the target. This section will demonstrate the process of creating tags and applying them to OpenGate entities. The provisioning API.
Further information on the utilisation of tags can be found in the operations section.
Comprehensive API actions
Creating a tag
There are two alternatives to include entities a tag:
- Choose a specific list of entities
- Using a previous created tag.
In regard to operational issues, the service is constrained by a limitation in the array size of the JSON. The aforementioned limit may be configured at the administrative level. The default limit is 5,000 elements in the array. It is recommended that you consult with your administrator to ascertain the configured limit. In order to ascertain the configured limit, it is necessary to consult with the administrator.
In the event that a large number of entities must be operated upon, the recommended course of action is to utilise the updating function. A PUT operation may be employed to append new entities to the target, taking the aforementioned limit into accoun
It is not possible for a user to include entities that are not in the same workgroup as themselves in the label that they create.