Exclude CIs from Scan

Exclude certain CIs from being scanned during automated or scheduled scan.

Use case: CIs in restrictive environments or with unique configuration requirements can be excluded from scanning.

1. On the CI list view, select the preferred assets.
   
2. Go to Actions > Excluded from scan on the toolbar.
   
3. Click Exclude. You can also choose to remove excluded devices from AssetExplorer by selecting Exclude & Delete.
   

You can also exclude CIs from being scanned from the Admin > Discovery > Scan Settings. Learn more.

When CIs created from assets are excluded from scanning, the corresponding assets will also be excluded from scanning.

This operation is not available for non IT assets and asset components added as CIs.

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