Model Types

You can define model types which can then be assigned to configuration items in the CMDB Item Details.

You may define as many model types as you wish. If Manufacturer to Model is selected in the CMDB Settings window, the entries in the Model list on the CMDB Item Details window are filtered based on the selection made in the Manufacturer field. If the Manufacturer to Model is cleared, all entries model types display.

Creating a Model Type

Before you start

You must have CMDB Setup enabled within your General Access security role in order to configure any CMDB administration settings. Depending on if or how your system is partitioned, ensure that you are working in the correct partition.

  1. Select the Menu button , then Admin, and then select System Administration. The System Administration window is displayed . In the Explorer pane, locate the CMDB group , scrolling up or down if necessary. You may need to expand the group to see the options within it.

  2. Select Model Types to open the window.
  1. Select . A new row is added to the browse table.
  2. In the blank row, type the name of the model type you want to add.
  3. Repeat for each model type you want to create.
  4. Select to save the changes. Provide the Change Reasons if prompted to do so.

Once you select , the browse table displays the entries in alphabetical order.

Renaming a Model Type

Before you start

You must have CMDB Setup enabled within your General Access security role in order to configure any CMDB administration settings. Depending on if or how your system is partitioned, ensure that you are working in the correct partition.

  1. Select the Menu button , then Admin, and then select System Administration. The System Administration window is displayed . In the Explorer pane, locate the CMDB group , scrolling up or down if necessary. You may need to expand the group to see the options within it.

  2. Select Model Types to open the window.
  1. Select the model type you want to rename.
  2. Overtype with the name you want to assign to the selected model type.
  3. Select to save the changes. Provide the Change Reasons if prompted to do so.

    4. Once you select , the browse table displays the entries in alphabetical order.

Deleting a Model Type

Before you start

You must have CMDB Setup enabled within your General Access security role in order to configure any CMDB administration settings. Depending on if or how your system is partitioned, ensure that you are working in the correct partition.

You cannot reverse this procedure. If you delete a Model type by mistake, you have to re-create the entry by creating a new model type.

  1. Select the Menu button , then Admin, and then select System Administration. The System Administration window is displayed . In the Explorer pane, locate the CMDB group , scrolling up or down if necessary. You may need to expand the group to see the options within it.

  2. Select Model Types to open the window.
  1. Select the Model type entry you want to delete.
  2. Select . If you attempt to delete the system default, you will receive a warning message.
  3. Select to save the changes. Provide the Change Reasons if prompted to do so.