Create a new device type
Introduction
Units can be created in the Unit view in Asset Management. Device types can be any kind of device you have in your company e.g. firewalls, mobile devices, telephones, etc.
Element | Description |
Device name | Name of the new device. |
Device description | Description of the device. |
Icon | Icon for the device. |
Change description | Description for the Changelog. |
Step | Action |
1 | Open Asset Management in Unit view, right-click on the Other device folder, and click New device type. |
2 | Type the device name you want, this must be unique and aligned with your company standards. |
3 | Type a description of the device. |
4 | Choose an icon to represent your device. |
5 | Type a change description and click OK. |
6 | The new device is now visible in the Other devices folder. |
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If you want to... | You can... |
Edit a device type | Right-click the device and click Edit device type, click OK when you have completed. |
Delete device type | Right-click on the device type and click Delete. |
Create a new unit | Create a new computer to see how. |