Engage - Performance Analysis Custom Attributes

This feature is available for Engage Core and Engage Pro, for Email Security Cloud Gateway only.

This article describes how to add custom attributes to display in the Engage Performance analysis, including importing the Attribute Data, adding the Attributes and using Custom Attributes in the User Performance view. It is intended for Administrators.

Also see:

• Managing Directory Attributes
• Directory Synchronization - User Attributes

Preconditions

• Preconfigured spreadsheet with a separate column for the attribute and its data. See Spreadsheet Import.
• Write access to the Mimecast Administration Console Directories menu item.

Importing the Attribute Data

You can import the attribute data, by using the following steps:

1. Log in to the Mimecast Administration Console.
2. Navigate to Users & Groups | Imports.
3. Complete the Import Components dialog as follows:

Field / Option	Description
Import Format	This is automatically set to Mimecast Import to import email addresses, user permissions, attribute data, and delegate mailbox access.
Upload Only (No Folder)	Leave unchecked.
Import Into Profile Group	Specify the group to which the custom attributes should be added to: • Click on the Lookup button. • Select the required Group.
Group Override	Select the Add to Existing Entries option.
Upload Spreadsheet (*.xls)	Select the spreadsheet file containing the required custom attributes: • Click on the Choose File button. • Select the required Import File. Click on the Open button.
Add Note	Although not mandatory, it is useful to enter a note of up to 100 characters describing the import.

4. Click Preview Changes to check the import.
5. Click on Save.

Adding the Attributes

You can add the attributes, by using the following steps:

1. Log in to the Mimecast Administration Console.
2. Navigate to Users & Groups | Attributes.
3. Click Add Attributes.
4. Complete the Attribute Details dialog as follows:

Field / Option	Description
Name (Prompt)	Enter a unique name for the attribute.
Group	Enter the group to which the attribute belongs.
Type	Select the required attribute type from the drop down.
Order	Specify the order the attribute values are displayed in the Group field. If no order is entered, the attributes are listed alphabetically.
Option	If Simple Selection or Complex Selection has been specified in the Type field, specify the attribute options.
Show In Tables	Select this option to make the attributes available in tables.

5. Click on Save.
6. Repeat Steps 4-6 for each custom attribute. 

Configuring the Performance Columns

With the custom attributes added in the Mimecast Administration Console, they are available in Engage, and can be added to the performance display, by using the following steps:

1. Switch to Engage.
2. Navigate to Reporting & Insights | Compliance Center | User Performance Details. 
3. Click on the gear icon to the right of the columns.

4. Select the required Custom Attributes to display.

   Only three custom attribute columns can be displayed at any one time.

5. Click on Apply.

You can only export the information displayed on the table. Attributes not displayed won't be exported.