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    CMDB classifications

    CMDB classifications are groups of configuration items (CIs) that share attributes and are stored in their own table. Classifications allow administrators to define the hierarchy of CIs within the CMDB. A CI class refers to the actual table name in the instance database. In that context, CI Type is a friendly name that a CI is known by, such as computer, router, or printer.

    As good practice, keep CI classifications as simple as possible.

    • CMDB record types

      The CMDB contains the following major record types.

    • Related Lists of CI components

      Related lists in CI records display additional components contained by that CI, such as disk drives on a server and the rules that control the behavior of a network router.

    • Create a CI class

      Create a CI class (table) that is an extension of an existing CI class. Then create identification and reconciliation rules for the new class.

    • Reclassify a CI

      You can upgrade, downgrade, or switch the class of a CI by modifying its Class attribute.

    • Delete CIs for a CMDB class

      You can use the CI Class Manager to delete CIs that are no longer needed.

    • View and edit class definitions and metadata

      Use the CI Class Manager as a central location to explore the CMDB class hierarchy, CI table definitions, and class CIs. View the details of each table such as its label and fields, relationships, and all related metadata definitions.

    • Update the list of classes in the Principal Class filter

      Manage the list of classes that are included in the Principal Class filter to restrict the CIs that appear in CIs list views to only specific classes that you need. You can add or remove CMDB classes from the Principal Class filter.

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      CMDB classifications

      CMDB classifications are groups of configuration items (CIs) that share attributes and are stored in their own table. Classifications allow administrators to define the hierarchy of CIs within the CMDB. A CI class refers to the actual table name in the instance database. In that context, CI Type is a friendly name that a CI is known by, such as computer, router, or printer.

      As good practice, keep CI classifications as simple as possible.

      • CMDB record types

        The CMDB contains the following major record types.

      • Related Lists of CI components

        Related lists in CI records display additional components contained by that CI, such as disk drives on a server and the rules that control the behavior of a network router.

      • Create a CI class

        Create a CI class (table) that is an extension of an existing CI class. Then create identification and reconciliation rules for the new class.

      • Reclassify a CI

        You can upgrade, downgrade, or switch the class of a CI by modifying its Class attribute.

      • Delete CIs for a CMDB class

        You can use the CI Class Manager to delete CIs that are no longer needed.

      • View and edit class definitions and metadata

        Use the CI Class Manager as a central location to explore the CMDB class hierarchy, CI table definitions, and class CIs. View the details of each table such as its label and fields, relationships, and all related metadata definitions.

      • Update the list of classes in the Principal Class filter

        Manage the list of classes that are included in the Principal Class filter to restrict the CIs that appear in CIs list views to only specific classes that you need. You can add or remove CMDB classes from the Principal Class filter.

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