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that resource types need. To use a data class, create the data class and then add
it to the resource types in which you want to use it. Data include one or more data
class attributes. Parameters specify the characteristics of data class attributes.
They are the foundations on which resource types are built. Data classes represent
the fields that appear in a resource page. Imported, manually entered, or predefined
data populates the fields.
Data classes specify the type of data you want to record about resources. Data
class attributes define Data classes. Data class attributes appear as fields when
you enter data.
Data class attribute parameters specify the characteristics of the attributes.
See “About data class attribute parameters ” on page 24.
You cannot modify or delete predefined data classes. You can modify and delete
the data classes that you define.
About CMDB data classes
CMDB data classes are the templates for the data that is contained in the CMDB
resource types.
See “About data classes” on page 21.
Table 3-1
CMDB data classes
Description Data class
Contains the data classes for tracking, asset merges, concurrent
licensing, and upgrades of receiving items. Asset Events folder
Lets you define an asset's status. Important for tracking the
lifecycle of your assets and used in several reports. Asset's Status
Associated Documents. Associated Documents
A history of the inventories that were run on a computer. Audit
Barcode value for the resource. Used with Barcode Solution, the
barcode can greatly simplify the way assets are tracked and
updated in the console. Barcode
Color printing. Color
Comments. Comment
Using resource types
About CMDB data classes
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