Symantec Altiris CMDB Solution 7.0, Manual

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Table 1-1
CMDB Solution 7.0 features available in previous versions
Description Existing feature
CMDB Solution 7.0 includes several predefined resource types (also
called configuration items (CI) or assets) that have predefined
attributes and associations. Predefined resource types include
computer, monitor, network printer, cell phone, rack, service,
system, and UPS. Configuration items
CMDB Solution 7.0 lets you track a resource's associations and
relationships, such as who is the owner of an asset and where is its
location. You can also track which resources are associated with
each owner. Relationships and
associations
CMDB Solution 7.0 lets you add new resource types and new data
classes. Extendable resource
model
Organizational resource types can be associated with another
resource of the same type. For example, users who have the same
manager can be associated with each other. Also, the Location
organizational resource type can be used to designate office
locations, specific buildings, and floors. Other predefined
organization types include Cost Centers and Departments. Organizational types
Similar to the link between CMDB Solution 6.5 and Altiris Helpdesk
Solution, CMDB Solution 7.0 provides links for Symantec
ServiceDesk 7.0. This type of connectivity lets you analyze the
effects of a proposed change. Connectivity to
analyze proposed
change to CMDB
The Resource Association Diagram feature lets you view asset
relationships in a graphical format. Graphical view of
assets and
associations
13 Introducing CMDB Solution
About CMDB Solution 7.0 new features