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

To open a software or hardware server, workstation, mobile device, or network node property sheet and view or edit its properties, double-click its diagram symbol or its Browser entry.

The General Tab contains the following properties:

Property

Description

Name

Specifies the name of the item, which should be clear and meaningful, and should convey the item's purpose to non-technical users.

Code

Specifies the technical name of the object, which is used for generating code or scripts

Comment

Descriptive comment for the object.

Type

Specifies the type of the object.

Site

Specifies the site to which the object is deployed.

Stereotype

Extends the semantics of an object derived from existing objects but specific to your needs.

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 Clusters and Virtual Machines.

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).