# OS Image

This is a privilege-based feature: The user can access, view, add, edit, delete, execute, and export only if the administrator has given them privileges. This will be defined under roles and privileges.

## **Quick Action Icons**

The quick action icons below can be placed at the top right corner of the Rule Group home page.

| **Label**   | **Actions**                           |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------- |
| Filter      | Click to use filter options to search |
| Add         | Click to add 'OS Image                |
| Edit        | Click to edit OS Image                |
| Delete      | Click to delete OS Image              |
| OS versions | Click to navigate to OS Versions page |

## **Add Image**

Click (+) redirects to the Add OS Image window.

* Select Vendor using the dropdown menu.
* Input the Series in the textbox.
* Input Model in the textbox.
* Select OS type using the dropdown menu
* Select OS Version using the dropdown menu.
* Mention the Image Type in the given textbox
* Select OS Image using the ‘Choose File’ option
* Check to replace the old image.
* Provide MD5 Hash Key in the given textbox (This is a mandatory field)
* Input Description in the given textbox.

> Click **"Save"** to configure the Upload job or **"Cancel"** to abort the job.

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**Note:** To generate a new **MD5 key**, navigate to and select the **‘Generate MD5’** option.
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### **Edit OS Image**

Select the OS Image and click **"Edit"** to edit the OS image. Make the necessary changes and click **"OK"** to save the changes.

### **Delete OS Image**

Select the OS Image and click the delete icon to redirect to the delete confirmation window.

Click **"Yes"** to delete the OS image or **"No"** to abort the delete operation.

## **OS Image Search**

Click Filter to open the search options.

* Input the Vendor in the textbox.
* Input the OS type in the textbox.
* Input the Series in the textbox.
* Input the Updated details in the textbox.
* Input the Image Name in the textbox

Click **"Search"** to perform the search, based on the applied filter

## **OS Versions**

Whenever a new OS image is uploaded to the device, all the previous versions will be maintained here. Click to redirect to the OS version page.

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**Note:**

* New OS images will be added whenever an OS image is downloaded from the device.
* OS Images can be downloaded by clicking the OS Image column (OS Images Grid page).
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## **OS Image Download Status** 

This feature keeps users informed about operating system downloads for your network devices. It offers real-time updates on the download's progress, whether it's ongoing, finished, stuck in a queue, or encountered errors. Details like Vendor, OS Image, Download Status, Next Action Time, and **Actions (Audits and OS Download Now) can be accessed**.

Monitoring this status is crucial for ensuring successful OS deployments and allows administrators to troubleshoot download issues, guaranteeing devices receive the necessary updates.