Add a node to Server Configuration Monitor (SCM) through the Add Node wizard

1. In the SolarWinds Platform Web Console menu, navigate to Settings > Manage Nodes.
2. Click Add Node.
3. Specify the node, and click Next.
   1. Provide the host name or IP address.
   2. Select the polling method, and provide credentials.

      Most SCM monitoring requires polling via an SolarWinds Platform Agent for Windows or Linux.

4. In the Choose Resources step, select the profiles you would like to monitor under Server Configuration. Click Next.

   Only out-of-the-box profiles can be assigned this way. To assign custom profiles, see Assign configuration profiles to a node.

5. Review and adjust the device properties. Click OK, Add Node.