3. Systems
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3. Systems

Systems are intended to follow virtual setups like you would have in a network setup or systems grouped by functionality.

3.1. Adding, Moving and Nesting Systems

To create a new System or Sub-System:

  1. From the Navigation menu on the left, under Browse by, select Systems.

    The Sub-systems Status tab appears.

    Figure 7.5. Sub-systems Status Menu

    Sub-systems Status Menu

  2. Open the Sub-Systems table menu and select the Add New Organizer option. The Add Organizer dialog appears.

    Figure 7.6. Add Organizer Dialog

    Add Organizer Dialog

  3. In the ID field, Enter the name for the new Sub-system.

  4. Click OK.

    The new sub-system is added and appears in the list.

3.1.1. Moving the Sub-System

To move the sub-system into another group or sub-group:

  1. Select the system from the system list by clicking the check box next to the systems that you want to move and then open the Sub-Systems table menu to show the Subsystem options.

  2. Select the Move Organizer option. The Move Organizer dialog appears:

    Figure 7.7. Move Organizer Dialog

    Move Organizer Dialog

  3. From the pop-up menu, select where you want to move this system.

  4. Click Move.

    The system is moved to the selected system and the attributes page for the system where you moved the system appears.

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