Configuring Classification_1

What is Classification?

Classification is the group name to which a Configuration Item (CI) belongs. The Classification identifies the CI device type. You can add and modify Classification details for CIs under a Tenant. There are 4 System-Defined Classifications, which are available in the Application by default: Server, Network, Desktop, and Others. The users can also create Classifications based on the organization's requirements. A User-Defined Classification CI works exactly the same way as a System-Defined Classification CI. Sub-Classifications can be added to both System-Defined and User-Defined Classifications.

To Configure Classification:

  1. Select CMDB > Configuration > Classification.
  2. On the CLASSIFICATION page, select the Tenant. A list of all the configured Classifications for the selected Tenant is displayed under the DETAILS section.
    CLASSIFICATION page
    Figure: CLASSIFICATION page

    Notes:

    • The Red color code indicates a deactivated Classification.
    • The Yellow color code indicates a new Classification.
  3. Right-click on any of the configured Classifications, a pop-up list with the following options is displayed :
    • Create Root Node: Click this option to create a Root Node/Classification. A User-Defined Classification is created.
    • Create Child Node: Click this option to create a Child Node/Classification. A Child Node/Classification will be created for the Node/Classification on which you have right clicked.
    • Rename: Click this option to rename a Node/Classification.
    • Deactive: Click this option to deactivate a Node/Classification.
  4. Click SUBMIT to save the changes.


Note:

Custom Tabs and Custom Attributes should be created for the User-Defined Classifications. For more information, see Adding Custom Tabs

ACTIONS

This section explains all the icons displayed on the ACTIONS panel of the CLASSIFICATION page.

EXPAND ALL

Click EXPAND ALL to expand all the configured classifications.

  • To display the inactive Classifications, click the Include Inactive check box.

Note:

When the expanded Classification list are displayed under the DETAILS section, the COLLAPSE ALL action is displayed on the ACTIONS panel. Click COLLAPSE ALL to collapse the Classification list.