ChromeOS Mapping

ChromeOS Mapping

ChromeOS Mapping Rules help you automatically organize your Chromebooks into Sites. In a large organization you likely use Google OUs to organize devices. Google OUs sync to Panel and are mirrored to organize People — but Panel uses Sites (not OUs) to organize Assets, including Chromebooks. Mapping rules bridge the two.

To build ChromeOS mappings you must have Google Sync configured and a Site structure with at least one subsite — until then the tab is unavailable.

How a Mapping Rule Works

Each synced Chromebook carries a reference to its Google OU path. A rule has three parts:

• How you match against the Google OU path.
• What you match against it.
• Which Site the Chromebook goes to when the rule matches.

When Rules Run

Mappings are reapplied every time Panel syncs with Google. You can also force a reorganization anytime with Reorganize ChromeOS Devices Now.

Creating, Reordering, and Deleting Rules

• Create rules in the create section.
• Rules run in order — the first match is the only rule that reorganizes a given Chromebook. Drag to reorder.
• Delete rules with the trash icon. You can’t edit a rule — delete and recreate it instead.

Behavior Summary

• A Chromebook is reorganized to the first rule it matches.
• You can reorganize devices anytime with the Reorganize button.
• Chromebooks reorganize automatically on every Google sync.
• Chromebooks matching no rule are not reorganized; new unmatched devices go to the root site.

Common Questions

Why don’t Google OUs organize my Chromebooks directly?
OUs organize People in Panel; Assets (including Chromebooks) are organized by Sites. Mapping rules connect OU paths to Sites.

What if multiple rules match a Chromebook?
Only the first matching rule applies. Drag to reorder.

Can I edit a rule?
No — delete it and create a new one.

Where do unmatched Chromebooks go?
They stay put if already placed; new unmatched devices land in the root site.