Software and Hardware Server, Workstation, Mobile Device, and Network Node Properties

To view or edit a software or hardware server, workstation, mobile device, or network node's properties, double-click its diagram symbol or Browser or list entry. The property sheet tabs and fields listed here are those available by default, before any customization of the interface by you or an administrator.

The General tab contains the following properties:

Property

Description

Name/Code/Comment

Identify the object. The name should clearly convey the object's purpose to non-technical users, while the code, which is used for generating code or scripts, may be abbreviated, and should not normally include spaces. You can optionally add a comment to provide more detailed information about the object. By default the code is generated from the name by applying the naming conventions specified in the model options. To decouple name-code synchronization, click to release the = button to the right of the Code field.

Stereotype

Extends the semantics of the object. You can enter a stereotype directly in this field, or add stereotypes to the list by specifying them in an extension file.

Type

Specifies the type of the object.

Site

Specifies the site to which the object is deployed.

Multiple

[hardware server, workstation and mobile device only] Specifies that the object represents multiple machines.

Virtual

[hardware server and workstation only] Specifies that the object represents a virtual machine. This property will be selected automatically if you create or drag the object onto a hardware or software server or workstation. For more information about creating virtual machines, see Modeling Cluster Servers and Virtual Machines.

Keywords

Provide a way of loosely grouping objects through tagging. To enter multiple keywords, separate them with commas.

The following tabs are also available:

  • Detail – contains information to identify the object in the environment.

  • Deployment Instances – [not network node] lists the deployment instances (see Deployment Instances (EAM)) associated with the object.

  • Software Servers – [workstation, hardware server, and mobile device only] lists the software servers associated with the object.

  • Role Associations – lists the people, organization units, and roles associated with the object (see Role Associations).