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# Create an operating system group

# Create an operating system group {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Operating system groups are used to map an operating system to specific process types
and scripts in Security Incident Response workflows. The scripts define how running processes for the defined operating system
groups are retrieved. New operating systems can be added as needed.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_sec_cmn.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSecurity OperationsUtilitiesOperating System Groups.  
   The base system includes scripts for three operating systems:
   * BSD-based OS
   * POSIX-based OS
   * Windows OS
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2. Select New.  
3. Fill in the fields, as needed.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | The name of the operating system group. |
   | Description | A description for the operating system group. |
   | Table | The affected table. |
   | Active | Select this check box to activate the operating system group. |
   | Use filter group | Select this check box to use a filter group for locating matching records in the selected table. |
   | Filter group | Select the filter group for locating matching records in the selected table. This field displays only if you selected the Use filter group check box. |
   | Condition | The [condition builder](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_ConditionBuilder&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-user-interface&ft:locale=en-US) fields display only if you did not select the Use filter group check box. |
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4. Select and hold (or right-click) in the form header and select Save.  
   The Operating System Related Scripts related list opens.
5. Select New.
6. Select scripts that correspond with the workflows you're using to get running processes, services, and/or network statistics.
7. Select Submit.
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**Related topics**   

* [Attach a script file to a file synchronized MID Server](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=mid-server-script-attach&version=australia&pubname=australia-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US)

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