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KACE Systems Management Appliance 14.1 Common Documents - KACE Service Desk Administrator Guide

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Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page

About Asset Subtypes, custom fields, and device detail preferences

Workflow for using Asset Subtypes with SNMP devices
Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences
Edit Asset Subtypes
Set an Asset Subtype as the default
View subtypes available to Asset Types
View Asset Subtypes on the Assets page
Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page
Assign assets to subtypes or change subtype assignments from the Assets page
Update custom asset fields manually
Delete Asset Subtypes

Asset Subtypes are subcategories of assets that you can add to any Asset Type, including custom Asset Types. This enables you to identify and manage subtypes of assets, such as Device assets that are computers, printers, or routers, and Software assets that run on Windows, Mac, or Linux systems in the appliance inventory.

Asset Subtypes inherit the fields from the Asset Type, and you can add custom fields to enable the appliance inventory process to collect relevant information about the Asset Subtype. For example, you could add the Asset Subtype Printer to the Device Asset Type. You could then add a custom field for the Printer subtype, such as Toner. The Toner field would then be available to Device Assets with the subtype Printer.

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NOTE: To enable the appliance to populate Asset Subtype fields from Agentless devices, you must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured, you must obtain the appropriate object identifier (OID), and you must map that identifier to the subtype field on the SNMP Inventory Configuration Detail page. You cannot add or change SNMP device subtypes after they have been configured. See Obtain a list of object identifiers (OIDs) using the Administrator Console.

In addition, you can choose whether to show or hide the details that appear for each Device Asset Subtype on the Device Detail page. For example, you can hide information that is irrelevant to printers, such as Installed Programs, Discovered Software, and Metered Software, from the Device Detail page of assets with the subtype Printer.

Workflow for using Asset Subtypes with SNMP devices

To use Asset Subtypes, you need to add them, and any custom fields you want to use, to your Asset Types. To populate the fields with data from SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices, you can also add object identifiers (OIDs) to the custom fields.

The workflow for using Asset Subtypes with SNMP devices includes these tasks:

1.
Add a Device Asset Subtype to the Asset Type, and add custom fields to the subtype. See Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.
2.
Add assets that use the Asset Type and Asset Subtype. See Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page.
Important:
 
IMPORTANT: You must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured. You cannot add or change SNMP device subtypes after they have been configured.
3.
Optional: Populate the fields:
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To enable the system to populate fields with data from SNMP devices, obtain the object identifiers (OIDs) to use for the custom fields, then add the field for Agentless devices on the SNMP Inventory Configuration Detail page, select the Asset Subtype, then add the OID information for the fields. See Obtain a list of object identifiers (OIDs) using the Administrator Console.
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Manually update the fields as needed. See Update custom asset fields manually.
Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences

You can add Asset Subtypes to any Asset Type, including custom Asset Types, and you can add custom fields for each Asset Subtype.

In addition, you can choose which fields to display on the Device Detail page, and the sections where you want those fields to appear. This enables you to customize the Device Detail page and emphasize the most important information.

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NOTE: If the Organization component is enabled on your appliance, you manage Asset Subtypes for each organization separately.
1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Display the Asset Type Detail page by doing one of the following:
▪
Click the name of an Asset Type.
▪
Select Choose Action > New.
2.
In the Subtypes tab, click Add Subtype.
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NOTE: In a default installation, Device Assets include two Asset Subtypes for printer devices: Laser Printer: Color and Laser Printer: Monochrome. Each of these subtypes provides a common set of fields that apply to most printers. The appliance also comes with a set of printer templates for typical SNMP-enabled printer models, based on these Asset Subtypes. You can edit these templates or add new ones, as needed. When you apply a printer template to a device, the data defined in the template, such as toner levels or descriptions, is collected for the printer in the next inventory cycle. For more information, see About printer templates.
The Asset Subtype Detail page appears. The Inherited Fields section shows fields that are available to the Asset Subtype because they have been added to the Asset Type. The Inherited Fields are hidden by default. You must click the Inherited Fields link to display the field.
3.
In the top section, provide the following information and choose whether to make the Asset Subtype the default:

Option

Description

Name

The name of the Asset Subtype. This name appears in the list on the Asset Type Detail page.

Default

Whether to use the Asset Subtype as the default for new assets of the selected type. If you select this check box, new assets of the selected type are automatically assigned to this Asset Subtype. You can change this setting any time.

4.
In the Subtype Fields section, click the Add button in the heading row on the right side of the table: .
5.
Provide the following information:

Item

Description

Name

The name of the Asset Subtype. This name identifies the Asset Subtype on the Asset Detail page.

Available Values

The values that appear in fields that contain lists of values. This field is enabled when you select Single Select or Multiple Select from the Type drop-down list. If you select Single Select or Multiple Select, you must enter at least one value in this field. To use multiple values, separate each value with a comma.

Default Values

The value that appears in the field by default. If you select Single Select or Multiple Select from the Type drop-down list, you must type one of the values given in the Available Values field.

Required

Whether the field is mandatory or optional. If this check box is selected, users must enter a value in the field when creating assets of the selected type.

Type

The type of field. Field types include:

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Attachment: Enables users to add attachments to the asset.
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Currency: Used for monetary values.
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Software Catalog: Enables users to associate the asset with an application in the Software Catalog.
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Publisher: Enables user to associate the publisher info of an application to the asset.
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Date: Used for calendar information.
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Label: Enables users to associate a label with the asset.
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Locale : Enables user to associate the locale with an asset.
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Link: Used for Internet links. Links must be valid URLs, such as http://quest.com.
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Multiple Select: Displays a list where multiple values can be selected. The maximum length for each value is 255 characters.
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Notes: Used for additional information.
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Number: Used for numerical values expressed as whole numbers.
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Parent: Enables the asset to point to the same type of asset in a parent-child relationship. For example, you might allow Location types to have a Parent connection, allowing New York to point to a North America location. This can then be used in the reporting system to show all assets in North America.
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Single Select: Displays a value list where only a single value can be selected. The maximum length for each value is 255 characters.
•
Text: Used for additional text. The maximum length is 255 characters.
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Timestamp: Used to add a day and time to the record.
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User: Used to associate user records with an asset.
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Assets Asset Type: Used to specify relationships among Asset Types.

Multiselect

Whether the asset field points to other assets. A check box is enabled when you select Assets Asset Type from the Type drop-down list. Select the check box to allow this custom field to point to multiple records.

For example, you might want a field to point to multiple devices that are approved for a particular license. In that case, you would select the check box. To create a single relationship field, such as a printer that is used by only one department, clear the check box.

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NOTE: When you create an asset, this field is populated with the available assets of the specified Asset Type. The field is empty if there are no assets of the specified type.

Device Section

The location, on the Device Detail page, where the field is reported. For example, if you are creating a printer Asset Subtype, with a field named Toner Level, you might select Hardware because that field is related to printer hardware. However, you can choose any section in the drop-down list for any field.

6.
Click Save at the end of the row.
7.
For Device Asset Subtypes, choose the information you want to show or hide on the Device Detail page:
a.
Scroll down to Subtype, Device Details: Show/Hide sections.
b.
Select the check boxes next to the items you want to show.
For a printer subtype, you might want to show Inventory Information such as Hardware, Printers, Network Interfaces, and SNMP Data.
c.
Clear the check boxes next to the items you want to hide.
For a printer subtype, you might want to hide the Software and Dell Command | Monitor sections because they are not relevant to printers.
8.
Click Save at the bottom of the page.

To enable the system to automatically populate custom fields with data on the Device Detail page, you must obtain the appropriate object identifiers and map the fields OIDs. See:

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Map Object Identifiers to fields in the inventory table
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Obtain a list of object identifiers (OIDs) using the Administrator Console

To manually update custom fields, go to the Asset Detail page. See Update custom asset fields manually.

Edit Asset Subtypes

You can edit Asset Subtypes as needed. If the Organization component is enabled for your appliance, you edit Asset Subtypes for each organization separately.

1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Click the name of an Asset Type to display the Asset Type Detail page.
2.
In the Subtypes tab click the Edit button next to the subtype you want to edit: .
The Asset Subtype Detail page appears. For information on the options available to Asset Subtypes, see Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.
3.
Click Save at the end of the row, then click Save at the bottom of the page.
Set an Asset Subtype as the default

To automatically assign new assets to a subtype, you can mark an Asset Subtype as the default.

1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Display the Asset Type Detail page by doing one of the following:
▪
Click the name of an Asset Type.
▪
Select Choose Action > New.
2.
In the Subtypes tab click the Edit button next to the subtype you want to edit: .
The Asset Subtype Detail page appears.
3.
In the top section, select the check box next to Default.
4.
Click Save at the end of the row, then click Save at the bottom of the page.
The Asset Subtype is marked as the default subtype for the Asset Type. New assets of the selected type are automatically assigned to this Asset Subtype.
View subtypes available to Asset Types

You can view the Asset Subtypes that are available to the Asset Types you manage. If the Organization component is enabled for your appliance, you view and manage Asset Subtypes for each organization separately.

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Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
1.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
2.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
3.
Display the Asset Type Detail page by doing one of the following:
▪
Click the name of an Asset Type.
▪
Select Choose Action > New.
The subtypes available to the Asset Type are listed in the Subtypes table.
View Asset Subtypes on the Assets page

You can use the View By menu to sort the Assets page by subtypes.

1.
Go to the Assets page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Assets.
The Subtypes column shows the subtype assignments for assets. None indicates that the asset is not assigned to a subtype.
2.
To view the subtypes assigned to a specific Asset Type, go to the View By menu in the upper right and select an Asset Type.
3.
To view a single subtype for an Asset Type, go to the View By menu, select an Asset Type, then select a subtype.
Fields related to the subtype, such as Ink Level for a Printer subtype, appear as columns on the Assets page.
Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page

If you have existing Device assets that are not assigned to subtypes, you can assign them to subtypes or change their subtype assignments, from the Devices page, provided that those devices are not SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices. Subtypes for SNMP devices must be assigned when the devices are initially configured.

You have existing device assets in appliance inventory and you have created subtypes for the Device Asset Type. See Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.

Important:
 
IMPORTANT: For SNMP devices, you must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured. You cannot add or change SNMP Asset Subtypes after they have been configured.
1.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
2.
Select Inventory > Devices to display the Devices page.
3.
To filter the list to show only those devices that are assigned to a subtype:
a.
Click the Filter tab above the list on the right to display the Filter panel.
b.
Specify the criteria required to find devices.
c.
Click Search.
Tip:
 
TIP: You can also use the View By drop-down list to identify devices that belong to a specific Asset Subtype.
4.
Select the check boxes next to the devices you want to assign to a subtype. To select all devices, click the check box next to Name at the top of the table.
5.
Select Choose Action > Change Subtype to.
The subtype is selected, and the change is reflected on the Device Detail page the next time inventory is reported for the device.
Assign assets to subtypes or change subtype assignments from the Assets page

If you have existing assets that are not assigned to Asset Subtypes, you can assign them to subtypes or change their subtypes, from the Assets page, provided that those devices are not SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices. Subtypes for SNMP devices must be assigned when devices are initially configured.

You have existing assets in appliance inventory and you have created subtypes for Asset Types. See Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.

Important:
 
IMPORTANT: For SNMP devices, you must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured. You cannot add or change SNMP Asset Subtypes after they have been configured.
1.
Go to the Assets list:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Assets.
2.
To filter the list to show only those assets that are assigned to a subtype:
a.
Click the Filter tab above the list on the right to display the Filter panel.
b.
Specify the criteria required to find the assets whose subtypes you want to assign or change.
c.
Click Search.
Tip:
 
TIP: You can also use the View By drop-down list to identify assets that belong to a specific Asset Subtype.
3.
Select the check boxes next to the assets you want to assign to a subtype. To select all assets, click the check box next to Name at the top of the table.
4.
Select View By > Asset Type > Device, and select one of the available entries in the list. For example, to display all device assets, select All Device Subtypes.
5.
Select Choose Action > Change Subtype to.
The selected assets are assigned to the selected subtype.
Update custom asset fields manually

You can update custom asset fields manually as needed. This is useful when you have asset information that cannot be collected automatically, or supplemental information you want to track with an asset.

You have added custom Asset Subtypes or custom asset fields.

Tip:
 
TIP: As an alternative to manually updating custom assets fields, you can import information from spreadsheets. See Importing license data in CSV files.
1.
Go to the Asset Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Assets.
c.
Click the name of the asset you want to update.
2.
Modify the custom asset fields as needed.
3.
Click Save.
Delete Asset Subtypes

You can delete Asset Subtypes provided that no assets are assigned to those subtypes.

You have Asset Subtypes that do not have any assets assigned to them.

1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Click the name of an Asset Type to display the Asset Type Detail page:
2.
In the Subtypes section click the Delete button next to the subtype you want to edit: .
3.
In the dialog window, click Yes.
The Asset Subtype is deleted from the Asset Type, and any related fields are removed immediately.

Assign assets to subtypes or change subtype assignments from the Assets page

About Asset Subtypes, custom fields, and device detail preferences

Workflow for using Asset Subtypes with SNMP devices
Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences
Edit Asset Subtypes
Set an Asset Subtype as the default
View subtypes available to Asset Types
View Asset Subtypes on the Assets page
Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page
Assign assets to subtypes or change subtype assignments from the Assets page
Update custom asset fields manually
Delete Asset Subtypes

Asset Subtypes are subcategories of assets that you can add to any Asset Type, including custom Asset Types. This enables you to identify and manage subtypes of assets, such as Device assets that are computers, printers, or routers, and Software assets that run on Windows, Mac, or Linux systems in the appliance inventory.

Asset Subtypes inherit the fields from the Asset Type, and you can add custom fields to enable the appliance inventory process to collect relevant information about the Asset Subtype. For example, you could add the Asset Subtype Printer to the Device Asset Type. You could then add a custom field for the Printer subtype, such as Toner. The Toner field would then be available to Device Assets with the subtype Printer.

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NOTE: To enable the appliance to populate Asset Subtype fields from Agentless devices, you must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured, you must obtain the appropriate object identifier (OID), and you must map that identifier to the subtype field on the SNMP Inventory Configuration Detail page. You cannot add or change SNMP device subtypes after they have been configured. See Obtain a list of object identifiers (OIDs) using the Administrator Console.

In addition, you can choose whether to show or hide the details that appear for each Device Asset Subtype on the Device Detail page. For example, you can hide information that is irrelevant to printers, such as Installed Programs, Discovered Software, and Metered Software, from the Device Detail page of assets with the subtype Printer.

Workflow for using Asset Subtypes with SNMP devices

To use Asset Subtypes, you need to add them, and any custom fields you want to use, to your Asset Types. To populate the fields with data from SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices, you can also add object identifiers (OIDs) to the custom fields.

The workflow for using Asset Subtypes with SNMP devices includes these tasks:

1.
Add a Device Asset Subtype to the Asset Type, and add custom fields to the subtype. See Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.
2.
Add assets that use the Asset Type and Asset Subtype. See Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page.
Important:
 
IMPORTANT: You must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured. You cannot add or change SNMP device subtypes after they have been configured.
3.
Optional: Populate the fields:
◦
To enable the system to populate fields with data from SNMP devices, obtain the object identifiers (OIDs) to use for the custom fields, then add the field for Agentless devices on the SNMP Inventory Configuration Detail page, select the Asset Subtype, then add the OID information for the fields. See Obtain a list of object identifiers (OIDs) using the Administrator Console.
◦
Manually update the fields as needed. See Update custom asset fields manually.
Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences

You can add Asset Subtypes to any Asset Type, including custom Asset Types, and you can add custom fields for each Asset Subtype.

In addition, you can choose which fields to display on the Device Detail page, and the sections where you want those fields to appear. This enables you to customize the Device Detail page and emphasize the most important information.

* 
NOTE: If the Organization component is enabled on your appliance, you manage Asset Subtypes for each organization separately.
1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Display the Asset Type Detail page by doing one of the following:
▪
Click the name of an Asset Type.
▪
Select Choose Action > New.
2.
In the Subtypes tab, click Add Subtype.
* 
NOTE: In a default installation, Device Assets include two Asset Subtypes for printer devices: Laser Printer: Color and Laser Printer: Monochrome. Each of these subtypes provides a common set of fields that apply to most printers. The appliance also comes with a set of printer templates for typical SNMP-enabled printer models, based on these Asset Subtypes. You can edit these templates or add new ones, as needed. When you apply a printer template to a device, the data defined in the template, such as toner levels or descriptions, is collected for the printer in the next inventory cycle. For more information, see About printer templates.
The Asset Subtype Detail page appears. The Inherited Fields section shows fields that are available to the Asset Subtype because they have been added to the Asset Type. The Inherited Fields are hidden by default. You must click the Inherited Fields link to display the field.
3.
In the top section, provide the following information and choose whether to make the Asset Subtype the default:

Option

Description

Name

The name of the Asset Subtype. This name appears in the list on the Asset Type Detail page.

Default

Whether to use the Asset Subtype as the default for new assets of the selected type. If you select this check box, new assets of the selected type are automatically assigned to this Asset Subtype. You can change this setting any time.

4.
In the Subtype Fields section, click the Add button in the heading row on the right side of the table: .
5.
Provide the following information:

Item

Description

Name

The name of the Asset Subtype. This name identifies the Asset Subtype on the Asset Detail page.

Available Values

The values that appear in fields that contain lists of values. This field is enabled when you select Single Select or Multiple Select from the Type drop-down list. If you select Single Select or Multiple Select, you must enter at least one value in this field. To use multiple values, separate each value with a comma.

Default Values

The value that appears in the field by default. If you select Single Select or Multiple Select from the Type drop-down list, you must type one of the values given in the Available Values field.

Required

Whether the field is mandatory or optional. If this check box is selected, users must enter a value in the field when creating assets of the selected type.

Type

The type of field. Field types include:

•
Attachment: Enables users to add attachments to the asset.
•
Currency: Used for monetary values.
•
Software Catalog: Enables users to associate the asset with an application in the Software Catalog.
•
Publisher: Enables user to associate the publisher info of an application to the asset.
•
Date: Used for calendar information.
•
Label: Enables users to associate a label with the asset.
•
Locale : Enables user to associate the locale with an asset.
•
Link: Used for Internet links. Links must be valid URLs, such as http://quest.com.
•
Multiple Select: Displays a list where multiple values can be selected. The maximum length for each value is 255 characters.
•
Notes: Used for additional information.
•
Number: Used for numerical values expressed as whole numbers.
•
Parent: Enables the asset to point to the same type of asset in a parent-child relationship. For example, you might allow Location types to have a Parent connection, allowing New York to point to a North America location. This can then be used in the reporting system to show all assets in North America.
•
Single Select: Displays a value list where only a single value can be selected. The maximum length for each value is 255 characters.
•
Text: Used for additional text. The maximum length is 255 characters.
•
Timestamp: Used to add a day and time to the record.
•
User: Used to associate user records with an asset.
•
Assets Asset Type: Used to specify relationships among Asset Types.

Multiselect

Whether the asset field points to other assets. A check box is enabled when you select Assets Asset Type from the Type drop-down list. Select the check box to allow this custom field to point to multiple records.

For example, you might want a field to point to multiple devices that are approved for a particular license. In that case, you would select the check box. To create a single relationship field, such as a printer that is used by only one department, clear the check box.

* 
NOTE: When you create an asset, this field is populated with the available assets of the specified Asset Type. The field is empty if there are no assets of the specified type.

Device Section

The location, on the Device Detail page, where the field is reported. For example, if you are creating a printer Asset Subtype, with a field named Toner Level, you might select Hardware because that field is related to printer hardware. However, you can choose any section in the drop-down list for any field.

6.
Click Save at the end of the row.
7.
For Device Asset Subtypes, choose the information you want to show or hide on the Device Detail page:
a.
Scroll down to Subtype, Device Details: Show/Hide sections.
b.
Select the check boxes next to the items you want to show.
For a printer subtype, you might want to show Inventory Information such as Hardware, Printers, Network Interfaces, and SNMP Data.
c.
Clear the check boxes next to the items you want to hide.
For a printer subtype, you might want to hide the Software and Dell Command | Monitor sections because they are not relevant to printers.
8.
Click Save at the bottom of the page.

To enable the system to automatically populate custom fields with data on the Device Detail page, you must obtain the appropriate object identifiers and map the fields OIDs. See:

•
Map Object Identifiers to fields in the inventory table
•
Obtain a list of object identifiers (OIDs) using the Administrator Console

To manually update custom fields, go to the Asset Detail page. See Update custom asset fields manually.

Edit Asset Subtypes

You can edit Asset Subtypes as needed. If the Organization component is enabled for your appliance, you edit Asset Subtypes for each organization separately.

1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Click the name of an Asset Type to display the Asset Type Detail page.
2.
In the Subtypes tab click the Edit button next to the subtype you want to edit: .
The Asset Subtype Detail page appears. For information on the options available to Asset Subtypes, see Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.
3.
Click Save at the end of the row, then click Save at the bottom of the page.
Set an Asset Subtype as the default

To automatically assign new assets to a subtype, you can mark an Asset Subtype as the default.

1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Display the Asset Type Detail page by doing one of the following:
▪
Click the name of an Asset Type.
▪
Select Choose Action > New.
2.
In the Subtypes tab click the Edit button next to the subtype you want to edit: .
The Asset Subtype Detail page appears.
3.
In the top section, select the check box next to Default.
4.
Click Save at the end of the row, then click Save at the bottom of the page.
The Asset Subtype is marked as the default subtype for the Asset Type. New assets of the selected type are automatically assigned to this Asset Subtype.
View subtypes available to Asset Types

You can view the Asset Subtypes that are available to the Asset Types you manage. If the Organization component is enabled for your appliance, you view and manage Asset Subtypes for each organization separately.

•
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
1.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
2.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
3.
Display the Asset Type Detail page by doing one of the following:
▪
Click the name of an Asset Type.
▪
Select Choose Action > New.
The subtypes available to the Asset Type are listed in the Subtypes table.
View Asset Subtypes on the Assets page

You can use the View By menu to sort the Assets page by subtypes.

1.
Go to the Assets page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Assets.
The Subtypes column shows the subtype assignments for assets. None indicates that the asset is not assigned to a subtype.
2.
To view the subtypes assigned to a specific Asset Type, go to the View By menu in the upper right and select an Asset Type.
3.
To view a single subtype for an Asset Type, go to the View By menu, select an Asset Type, then select a subtype.
Fields related to the subtype, such as Ink Level for a Printer subtype, appear as columns on the Assets page.
Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page

If you have existing Device assets that are not assigned to subtypes, you can assign them to subtypes or change their subtype assignments, from the Devices page, provided that those devices are not SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices. Subtypes for SNMP devices must be assigned when the devices are initially configured.

You have existing device assets in appliance inventory and you have created subtypes for the Device Asset Type. See Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.

Important:
 
IMPORTANT: For SNMP devices, you must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured. You cannot add or change SNMP Asset Subtypes after they have been configured.
1.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
2.
Select Inventory > Devices to display the Devices page.
3.
To filter the list to show only those devices that are assigned to a subtype:
a.
Click the Filter tab above the list on the right to display the Filter panel.
b.
Specify the criteria required to find devices.
c.
Click Search.
Tip:
 
TIP: You can also use the View By drop-down list to identify devices that belong to a specific Asset Subtype.
4.
Select the check boxes next to the devices you want to assign to a subtype. To select all devices, click the check box next to Name at the top of the table.
5.
Select Choose Action > Change Subtype to.
The subtype is selected, and the change is reflected on the Device Detail page the next time inventory is reported for the device.
Assign assets to subtypes or change subtype assignments from the Assets page

If you have existing assets that are not assigned to Asset Subtypes, you can assign them to subtypes or change their subtypes, from the Assets page, provided that those devices are not SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices. Subtypes for SNMP devices must be assigned when devices are initially configured.

You have existing assets in appliance inventory and you have created subtypes for Asset Types. See Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.

Important:
 
IMPORTANT: For SNMP devices, you must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured. You cannot add or change SNMP Asset Subtypes after they have been configured.
1.
Go to the Assets list:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Assets.
2.
To filter the list to show only those assets that are assigned to a subtype:
a.
Click the Filter tab above the list on the right to display the Filter panel.
b.
Specify the criteria required to find the assets whose subtypes you want to assign or change.
c.
Click Search.
Tip:
 
TIP: You can also use the View By drop-down list to identify assets that belong to a specific Asset Subtype.
3.
Select the check boxes next to the assets you want to assign to a subtype. To select all assets, click the check box next to Name at the top of the table.
4.
Select View By > Asset Type > Device, and select one of the available entries in the list. For example, to display all device assets, select All Device Subtypes.
5.
Select Choose Action > Change Subtype to.
The selected assets are assigned to the selected subtype.
Update custom asset fields manually

You can update custom asset fields manually as needed. This is useful when you have asset information that cannot be collected automatically, or supplemental information you want to track with an asset.

You have added custom Asset Subtypes or custom asset fields.

Tip:
 
TIP: As an alternative to manually updating custom assets fields, you can import information from spreadsheets. See Importing license data in CSV files.
1.
Go to the Asset Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Assets.
c.
Click the name of the asset you want to update.
2.
Modify the custom asset fields as needed.
3.
Click Save.
Delete Asset Subtypes

You can delete Asset Subtypes provided that no assets are assigned to those subtypes.

You have Asset Subtypes that do not have any assets assigned to them.

1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Click the name of an Asset Type to display the Asset Type Detail page:
2.
In the Subtypes section click the Delete button next to the subtype you want to edit: .
3.
In the dialog window, click Yes.
The Asset Subtype is deleted from the Asset Type, and any related fields are removed immediately.

Update custom asset fields manually

About Asset Subtypes, custom fields, and device detail preferences

Workflow for using Asset Subtypes with SNMP devices
Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences
Edit Asset Subtypes
Set an Asset Subtype as the default
View subtypes available to Asset Types
View Asset Subtypes on the Assets page
Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page
Assign assets to subtypes or change subtype assignments from the Assets page
Update custom asset fields manually
Delete Asset Subtypes

Asset Subtypes are subcategories of assets that you can add to any Asset Type, including custom Asset Types. This enables you to identify and manage subtypes of assets, such as Device assets that are computers, printers, or routers, and Software assets that run on Windows, Mac, or Linux systems in the appliance inventory.

Asset Subtypes inherit the fields from the Asset Type, and you can add custom fields to enable the appliance inventory process to collect relevant information about the Asset Subtype. For example, you could add the Asset Subtype Printer to the Device Asset Type. You could then add a custom field for the Printer subtype, such as Toner. The Toner field would then be available to Device Assets with the subtype Printer.

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NOTE: To enable the appliance to populate Asset Subtype fields from Agentless devices, you must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured, you must obtain the appropriate object identifier (OID), and you must map that identifier to the subtype field on the SNMP Inventory Configuration Detail page. You cannot add or change SNMP device subtypes after they have been configured. See Obtain a list of object identifiers (OIDs) using the Administrator Console.

In addition, you can choose whether to show or hide the details that appear for each Device Asset Subtype on the Device Detail page. For example, you can hide information that is irrelevant to printers, such as Installed Programs, Discovered Software, and Metered Software, from the Device Detail page of assets with the subtype Printer.

Workflow for using Asset Subtypes with SNMP devices

To use Asset Subtypes, you need to add them, and any custom fields you want to use, to your Asset Types. To populate the fields with data from SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices, you can also add object identifiers (OIDs) to the custom fields.

The workflow for using Asset Subtypes with SNMP devices includes these tasks:

1.
Add a Device Asset Subtype to the Asset Type, and add custom fields to the subtype. See Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.
2.
Add assets that use the Asset Type and Asset Subtype. See Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page.
Important:
 
IMPORTANT: You must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured. You cannot add or change SNMP device subtypes after they have been configured.
3.
Optional: Populate the fields:
◦
To enable the system to populate fields with data from SNMP devices, obtain the object identifiers (OIDs) to use for the custom fields, then add the field for Agentless devices on the SNMP Inventory Configuration Detail page, select the Asset Subtype, then add the OID information for the fields. See Obtain a list of object identifiers (OIDs) using the Administrator Console.
◦
Manually update the fields as needed. See Update custom asset fields manually.
Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences

You can add Asset Subtypes to any Asset Type, including custom Asset Types, and you can add custom fields for each Asset Subtype.

In addition, you can choose which fields to display on the Device Detail page, and the sections where you want those fields to appear. This enables you to customize the Device Detail page and emphasize the most important information.

* 
NOTE: If the Organization component is enabled on your appliance, you manage Asset Subtypes for each organization separately.
1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Display the Asset Type Detail page by doing one of the following:
▪
Click the name of an Asset Type.
▪
Select Choose Action > New.
2.
In the Subtypes tab, click Add Subtype.
* 
NOTE: In a default installation, Device Assets include two Asset Subtypes for printer devices: Laser Printer: Color and Laser Printer: Monochrome. Each of these subtypes provides a common set of fields that apply to most printers. The appliance also comes with a set of printer templates for typical SNMP-enabled printer models, based on these Asset Subtypes. You can edit these templates or add new ones, as needed. When you apply a printer template to a device, the data defined in the template, such as toner levels or descriptions, is collected for the printer in the next inventory cycle. For more information, see About printer templates.
The Asset Subtype Detail page appears. The Inherited Fields section shows fields that are available to the Asset Subtype because they have been added to the Asset Type. The Inherited Fields are hidden by default. You must click the Inherited Fields link to display the field.
3.
In the top section, provide the following information and choose whether to make the Asset Subtype the default:

Option

Description

Name

The name of the Asset Subtype. This name appears in the list on the Asset Type Detail page.

Default

Whether to use the Asset Subtype as the default for new assets of the selected type. If you select this check box, new assets of the selected type are automatically assigned to this Asset Subtype. You can change this setting any time.

4.
In the Subtype Fields section, click the Add button in the heading row on the right side of the table: .
5.
Provide the following information:

Item

Description

Name

The name of the Asset Subtype. This name identifies the Asset Subtype on the Asset Detail page.

Available Values

The values that appear in fields that contain lists of values. This field is enabled when you select Single Select or Multiple Select from the Type drop-down list. If you select Single Select or Multiple Select, you must enter at least one value in this field. To use multiple values, separate each value with a comma.

Default Values

The value that appears in the field by default. If you select Single Select or Multiple Select from the Type drop-down list, you must type one of the values given in the Available Values field.

Required

Whether the field is mandatory or optional. If this check box is selected, users must enter a value in the field when creating assets of the selected type.

Type

The type of field. Field types include:

•
Attachment: Enables users to add attachments to the asset.
•
Currency: Used for monetary values.
•
Software Catalog: Enables users to associate the asset with an application in the Software Catalog.
•
Publisher: Enables user to associate the publisher info of an application to the asset.
•
Date: Used for calendar information.
•
Label: Enables users to associate a label with the asset.
•
Locale : Enables user to associate the locale with an asset.
•
Link: Used for Internet links. Links must be valid URLs, such as http://quest.com.
•
Multiple Select: Displays a list where multiple values can be selected. The maximum length for each value is 255 characters.
•
Notes: Used for additional information.
•
Number: Used for numerical values expressed as whole numbers.
•
Parent: Enables the asset to point to the same type of asset in a parent-child relationship. For example, you might allow Location types to have a Parent connection, allowing New York to point to a North America location. This can then be used in the reporting system to show all assets in North America.
•
Single Select: Displays a value list where only a single value can be selected. The maximum length for each value is 255 characters.
•
Text: Used for additional text. The maximum length is 255 characters.
•
Timestamp: Used to add a day and time to the record.
•
User: Used to associate user records with an asset.
•
Assets Asset Type: Used to specify relationships among Asset Types.

Multiselect

Whether the asset field points to other assets. A check box is enabled when you select Assets Asset Type from the Type drop-down list. Select the check box to allow this custom field to point to multiple records.

For example, you might want a field to point to multiple devices that are approved for a particular license. In that case, you would select the check box. To create a single relationship field, such as a printer that is used by only one department, clear the check box.

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NOTE: When you create an asset, this field is populated with the available assets of the specified Asset Type. The field is empty if there are no assets of the specified type.

Device Section

The location, on the Device Detail page, where the field is reported. For example, if you are creating a printer Asset Subtype, with a field named Toner Level, you might select Hardware because that field is related to printer hardware. However, you can choose any section in the drop-down list for any field.

6.
Click Save at the end of the row.
7.
For Device Asset Subtypes, choose the information you want to show or hide on the Device Detail page:
a.
Scroll down to Subtype, Device Details: Show/Hide sections.
b.
Select the check boxes next to the items you want to show.
For a printer subtype, you might want to show Inventory Information such as Hardware, Printers, Network Interfaces, and SNMP Data.
c.
Clear the check boxes next to the items you want to hide.
For a printer subtype, you might want to hide the Software and Dell Command | Monitor sections because they are not relevant to printers.
8.
Click Save at the bottom of the page.

To enable the system to automatically populate custom fields with data on the Device Detail page, you must obtain the appropriate object identifiers and map the fields OIDs. See:

•
Map Object Identifiers to fields in the inventory table
•
Obtain a list of object identifiers (OIDs) using the Administrator Console

To manually update custom fields, go to the Asset Detail page. See Update custom asset fields manually.

Edit Asset Subtypes

You can edit Asset Subtypes as needed. If the Organization component is enabled for your appliance, you edit Asset Subtypes for each organization separately.

1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Click the name of an Asset Type to display the Asset Type Detail page.
2.
In the Subtypes tab click the Edit button next to the subtype you want to edit: .
The Asset Subtype Detail page appears. For information on the options available to Asset Subtypes, see Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.
3.
Click Save at the end of the row, then click Save at the bottom of the page.
Set an Asset Subtype as the default

To automatically assign new assets to a subtype, you can mark an Asset Subtype as the default.

1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Display the Asset Type Detail page by doing one of the following:
▪
Click the name of an Asset Type.
▪
Select Choose Action > New.
2.
In the Subtypes tab click the Edit button next to the subtype you want to edit: .
The Asset Subtype Detail page appears.
3.
In the top section, select the check box next to Default.
4.
Click Save at the end of the row, then click Save at the bottom of the page.
The Asset Subtype is marked as the default subtype for the Asset Type. New assets of the selected type are automatically assigned to this Asset Subtype.
View subtypes available to Asset Types

You can view the Asset Subtypes that are available to the Asset Types you manage. If the Organization component is enabled for your appliance, you view and manage Asset Subtypes for each organization separately.

•
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
1.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
2.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
3.
Display the Asset Type Detail page by doing one of the following:
▪
Click the name of an Asset Type.
▪
Select Choose Action > New.
The subtypes available to the Asset Type are listed in the Subtypes table.
View Asset Subtypes on the Assets page

You can use the View By menu to sort the Assets page by subtypes.

1.
Go to the Assets page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Assets.
The Subtypes column shows the subtype assignments for assets. None indicates that the asset is not assigned to a subtype.
2.
To view the subtypes assigned to a specific Asset Type, go to the View By menu in the upper right and select an Asset Type.
3.
To view a single subtype for an Asset Type, go to the View By menu, select an Asset Type, then select a subtype.
Fields related to the subtype, such as Ink Level for a Printer subtype, appear as columns on the Assets page.
Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page

If you have existing Device assets that are not assigned to subtypes, you can assign them to subtypes or change their subtype assignments, from the Devices page, provided that those devices are not SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices. Subtypes for SNMP devices must be assigned when the devices are initially configured.

You have existing device assets in appliance inventory and you have created subtypes for the Device Asset Type. See Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.

Important:
 
IMPORTANT: For SNMP devices, you must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured. You cannot add or change SNMP Asset Subtypes after they have been configured.
1.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
2.
Select Inventory > Devices to display the Devices page.
3.
To filter the list to show only those devices that are assigned to a subtype:
a.
Click the Filter tab above the list on the right to display the Filter panel.
b.
Specify the criteria required to find devices.
c.
Click Search.
Tip:
 
TIP: You can also use the View By drop-down list to identify devices that belong to a specific Asset Subtype.
4.
Select the check boxes next to the devices you want to assign to a subtype. To select all devices, click the check box next to Name at the top of the table.
5.
Select Choose Action > Change Subtype to.
The subtype is selected, and the change is reflected on the Device Detail page the next time inventory is reported for the device.
Assign assets to subtypes or change subtype assignments from the Assets page

If you have existing assets that are not assigned to Asset Subtypes, you can assign them to subtypes or change their subtypes, from the Assets page, provided that those devices are not SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices. Subtypes for SNMP devices must be assigned when devices are initially configured.

You have existing assets in appliance inventory and you have created subtypes for Asset Types. See Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.

Important:
 
IMPORTANT: For SNMP devices, you must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured. You cannot add or change SNMP Asset Subtypes after they have been configured.
1.
Go to the Assets list:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Assets.
2.
To filter the list to show only those assets that are assigned to a subtype:
a.
Click the Filter tab above the list on the right to display the Filter panel.
b.
Specify the criteria required to find the assets whose subtypes you want to assign or change.
c.
Click Search.
Tip:
 
TIP: You can also use the View By drop-down list to identify assets that belong to a specific Asset Subtype.
3.
Select the check boxes next to the assets you want to assign to a subtype. To select all assets, click the check box next to Name at the top of the table.
4.
Select View By > Asset Type > Device, and select one of the available entries in the list. For example, to display all device assets, select All Device Subtypes.
5.
Select Choose Action > Change Subtype to.
The selected assets are assigned to the selected subtype.
Update custom asset fields manually

You can update custom asset fields manually as needed. This is useful when you have asset information that cannot be collected automatically, or supplemental information you want to track with an asset.

You have added custom Asset Subtypes or custom asset fields.

Tip:
 
TIP: As an alternative to manually updating custom assets fields, you can import information from spreadsheets. See Importing license data in CSV files.
1.
Go to the Asset Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Assets.
c.
Click the name of the asset you want to update.
2.
Modify the custom asset fields as needed.
3.
Click Save.
Delete Asset Subtypes

You can delete Asset Subtypes provided that no assets are assigned to those subtypes.

You have Asset Subtypes that do not have any assets assigned to them.

1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Click the name of an Asset Type to display the Asset Type Detail page:
2.
In the Subtypes section click the Delete button next to the subtype you want to edit: .
3.
In the dialog window, click Yes.
The Asset Subtype is deleted from the Asset Type, and any related fields are removed immediately.

Delete Asset Subtypes

About Asset Subtypes, custom fields, and device detail preferences

Workflow for using Asset Subtypes with SNMP devices
Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences
Edit Asset Subtypes
Set an Asset Subtype as the default
View subtypes available to Asset Types
View Asset Subtypes on the Assets page
Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page
Assign assets to subtypes or change subtype assignments from the Assets page
Update custom asset fields manually
Delete Asset Subtypes

Asset Subtypes are subcategories of assets that you can add to any Asset Type, including custom Asset Types. This enables you to identify and manage subtypes of assets, such as Device assets that are computers, printers, or routers, and Software assets that run on Windows, Mac, or Linux systems in the appliance inventory.

Asset Subtypes inherit the fields from the Asset Type, and you can add custom fields to enable the appliance inventory process to collect relevant information about the Asset Subtype. For example, you could add the Asset Subtype Printer to the Device Asset Type. You could then add a custom field for the Printer subtype, such as Toner. The Toner field would then be available to Device Assets with the subtype Printer.

* 
NOTE: To enable the appliance to populate Asset Subtype fields from Agentless devices, you must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured, you must obtain the appropriate object identifier (OID), and you must map that identifier to the subtype field on the SNMP Inventory Configuration Detail page. You cannot add or change SNMP device subtypes after they have been configured. See Obtain a list of object identifiers (OIDs) using the Administrator Console.

In addition, you can choose whether to show or hide the details that appear for each Device Asset Subtype on the Device Detail page. For example, you can hide information that is irrelevant to printers, such as Installed Programs, Discovered Software, and Metered Software, from the Device Detail page of assets with the subtype Printer.

Workflow for using Asset Subtypes with SNMP devices

To use Asset Subtypes, you need to add them, and any custom fields you want to use, to your Asset Types. To populate the fields with data from SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices, you can also add object identifiers (OIDs) to the custom fields.

The workflow for using Asset Subtypes with SNMP devices includes these tasks:

1.
Add a Device Asset Subtype to the Asset Type, and add custom fields to the subtype. See Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.
2.
Add assets that use the Asset Type and Asset Subtype. See Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page.
Important:
 
IMPORTANT: You must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured. You cannot add or change SNMP device subtypes after they have been configured.
3.
Optional: Populate the fields:
◦
To enable the system to populate fields with data from SNMP devices, obtain the object identifiers (OIDs) to use for the custom fields, then add the field for Agentless devices on the SNMP Inventory Configuration Detail page, select the Asset Subtype, then add the OID information for the fields. See Obtain a list of object identifiers (OIDs) using the Administrator Console.
◦
Manually update the fields as needed. See Update custom asset fields manually.
Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences

You can add Asset Subtypes to any Asset Type, including custom Asset Types, and you can add custom fields for each Asset Subtype.

In addition, you can choose which fields to display on the Device Detail page, and the sections where you want those fields to appear. This enables you to customize the Device Detail page and emphasize the most important information.

* 
NOTE: If the Organization component is enabled on your appliance, you manage Asset Subtypes for each organization separately.
1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Display the Asset Type Detail page by doing one of the following:
▪
Click the name of an Asset Type.
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Select Choose Action > New.
2.
In the Subtypes tab, click Add Subtype.
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NOTE: In a default installation, Device Assets include two Asset Subtypes for printer devices: Laser Printer: Color and Laser Printer: Monochrome. Each of these subtypes provides a common set of fields that apply to most printers. The appliance also comes with a set of printer templates for typical SNMP-enabled printer models, based on these Asset Subtypes. You can edit these templates or add new ones, as needed. When you apply a printer template to a device, the data defined in the template, such as toner levels or descriptions, is collected for the printer in the next inventory cycle. For more information, see About printer templates.
The Asset Subtype Detail page appears. The Inherited Fields section shows fields that are available to the Asset Subtype because they have been added to the Asset Type. The Inherited Fields are hidden by default. You must click the Inherited Fields link to display the field.
3.
In the top section, provide the following information and choose whether to make the Asset Subtype the default:

Option

Description

Name

The name of the Asset Subtype. This name appears in the list on the Asset Type Detail page.

Default

Whether to use the Asset Subtype as the default for new assets of the selected type. If you select this check box, new assets of the selected type are automatically assigned to this Asset Subtype. You can change this setting any time.

4.
In the Subtype Fields section, click the Add button in the heading row on the right side of the table: .
5.
Provide the following information:

Item

Description

Name

The name of the Asset Subtype. This name identifies the Asset Subtype on the Asset Detail page.

Available Values

The values that appear in fields that contain lists of values. This field is enabled when you select Single Select or Multiple Select from the Type drop-down list. If you select Single Select or Multiple Select, you must enter at least one value in this field. To use multiple values, separate each value with a comma.

Default Values

The value that appears in the field by default. If you select Single Select or Multiple Select from the Type drop-down list, you must type one of the values given in the Available Values field.

Required

Whether the field is mandatory or optional. If this check box is selected, users must enter a value in the field when creating assets of the selected type.

Type

The type of field. Field types include:

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Attachment: Enables users to add attachments to the asset.
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Currency: Used for monetary values.
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Software Catalog: Enables users to associate the asset with an application in the Software Catalog.
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Publisher: Enables user to associate the publisher info of an application to the asset.
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Date: Used for calendar information.
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Label: Enables users to associate a label with the asset.
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Locale : Enables user to associate the locale with an asset.
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Link: Used for Internet links. Links must be valid URLs, such as http://quest.com.
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Multiple Select: Displays a list where multiple values can be selected. The maximum length for each value is 255 characters.
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Notes: Used for additional information.
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Number: Used for numerical values expressed as whole numbers.
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Parent: Enables the asset to point to the same type of asset in a parent-child relationship. For example, you might allow Location types to have a Parent connection, allowing New York to point to a North America location. This can then be used in the reporting system to show all assets in North America.
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Single Select: Displays a value list where only a single value can be selected. The maximum length for each value is 255 characters.
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Text: Used for additional text. The maximum length is 255 characters.
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Timestamp: Used to add a day and time to the record.
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User: Used to associate user records with an asset.
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Assets Asset Type: Used to specify relationships among Asset Types.

Multiselect

Whether the asset field points to other assets. A check box is enabled when you select Assets Asset Type from the Type drop-down list. Select the check box to allow this custom field to point to multiple records.

For example, you might want a field to point to multiple devices that are approved for a particular license. In that case, you would select the check box. To create a single relationship field, such as a printer that is used by only one department, clear the check box.

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NOTE: When you create an asset, this field is populated with the available assets of the specified Asset Type. The field is empty if there are no assets of the specified type.

Device Section

The location, on the Device Detail page, where the field is reported. For example, if you are creating a printer Asset Subtype, with a field named Toner Level, you might select Hardware because that field is related to printer hardware. However, you can choose any section in the drop-down list for any field.

6.
Click Save at the end of the row.
7.
For Device Asset Subtypes, choose the information you want to show or hide on the Device Detail page:
a.
Scroll down to Subtype, Device Details: Show/Hide sections.
b.
Select the check boxes next to the items you want to show.
For a printer subtype, you might want to show Inventory Information such as Hardware, Printers, Network Interfaces, and SNMP Data.
c.
Clear the check boxes next to the items you want to hide.
For a printer subtype, you might want to hide the Software and Dell Command | Monitor sections because they are not relevant to printers.
8.
Click Save at the bottom of the page.

To enable the system to automatically populate custom fields with data on the Device Detail page, you must obtain the appropriate object identifiers and map the fields OIDs. See:

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Map Object Identifiers to fields in the inventory table
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Obtain a list of object identifiers (OIDs) using the Administrator Console

To manually update custom fields, go to the Asset Detail page. See Update custom asset fields manually.

Edit Asset Subtypes

You can edit Asset Subtypes as needed. If the Organization component is enabled for your appliance, you edit Asset Subtypes for each organization separately.

1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Click the name of an Asset Type to display the Asset Type Detail page.
2.
In the Subtypes tab click the Edit button next to the subtype you want to edit: .
The Asset Subtype Detail page appears. For information on the options available to Asset Subtypes, see Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.
3.
Click Save at the end of the row, then click Save at the bottom of the page.
Set an Asset Subtype as the default

To automatically assign new assets to a subtype, you can mark an Asset Subtype as the default.

1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Display the Asset Type Detail page by doing one of the following:
▪
Click the name of an Asset Type.
▪
Select Choose Action > New.
2.
In the Subtypes tab click the Edit button next to the subtype you want to edit: .
The Asset Subtype Detail page appears.
3.
In the top section, select the check box next to Default.
4.
Click Save at the end of the row, then click Save at the bottom of the page.
The Asset Subtype is marked as the default subtype for the Asset Type. New assets of the selected type are automatically assigned to this Asset Subtype.
View subtypes available to Asset Types

You can view the Asset Subtypes that are available to the Asset Types you manage. If the Organization component is enabled for your appliance, you view and manage Asset Subtypes for each organization separately.

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Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
1.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
2.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
3.
Display the Asset Type Detail page by doing one of the following:
▪
Click the name of an Asset Type.
▪
Select Choose Action > New.
The subtypes available to the Asset Type are listed in the Subtypes table.
View Asset Subtypes on the Assets page

You can use the View By menu to sort the Assets page by subtypes.

1.
Go to the Assets page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Assets.
The Subtypes column shows the subtype assignments for assets. None indicates that the asset is not assigned to a subtype.
2.
To view the subtypes assigned to a specific Asset Type, go to the View By menu in the upper right and select an Asset Type.
3.
To view a single subtype for an Asset Type, go to the View By menu, select an Asset Type, then select a subtype.
Fields related to the subtype, such as Ink Level for a Printer subtype, appear as columns on the Assets page.
Assign or change Device Asset Subtypes from the Devices page

If you have existing Device assets that are not assigned to subtypes, you can assign them to subtypes or change their subtype assignments, from the Devices page, provided that those devices are not SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices. Subtypes for SNMP devices must be assigned when the devices are initially configured.

You have existing device assets in appliance inventory and you have created subtypes for the Device Asset Type. See Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.

Important:
 
IMPORTANT: For SNMP devices, you must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured. You cannot add or change SNMP Asset Subtypes after they have been configured.
1.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
2.
Select Inventory > Devices to display the Devices page.
3.
To filter the list to show only those devices that are assigned to a subtype:
a.
Click the Filter tab above the list on the right to display the Filter panel.
b.
Specify the criteria required to find devices.
c.
Click Search.
Tip:
 
TIP: You can also use the View By drop-down list to identify devices that belong to a specific Asset Subtype.
4.
Select the check boxes next to the devices you want to assign to a subtype. To select all devices, click the check box next to Name at the top of the table.
5.
Select Choose Action > Change Subtype to.
The subtype is selected, and the change is reflected on the Device Detail page the next time inventory is reported for the device.
Assign assets to subtypes or change subtype assignments from the Assets page

If you have existing assets that are not assigned to Asset Subtypes, you can assign them to subtypes or change their subtypes, from the Assets page, provided that those devices are not SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) devices. Subtypes for SNMP devices must be assigned when devices are initially configured.

You have existing assets in appliance inventory and you have created subtypes for Asset Types. See Add Asset Subtypes and select Device Detail page preferences.

Important:
 
IMPORTANT: For SNMP devices, you must assign the appropriate Asset Subtype when the device is configured. You cannot add or change SNMP Asset Subtypes after they have been configured.
1.
Go to the Assets list:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Assets.
2.
To filter the list to show only those assets that are assigned to a subtype:
a.
Click the Filter tab above the list on the right to display the Filter panel.
b.
Specify the criteria required to find the assets whose subtypes you want to assign or change.
c.
Click Search.
Tip:
 
TIP: You can also use the View By drop-down list to identify assets that belong to a specific Asset Subtype.
3.
Select the check boxes next to the assets you want to assign to a subtype. To select all assets, click the check box next to Name at the top of the table.
4.
Select View By > Asset Type > Device, and select one of the available entries in the list. For example, to display all device assets, select All Device Subtypes.
5.
Select Choose Action > Change Subtype to.
The selected assets are assigned to the selected subtype.
Update custom asset fields manually

You can update custom asset fields manually as needed. This is useful when you have asset information that cannot be collected automatically, or supplemental information you want to track with an asset.

You have added custom Asset Subtypes or custom asset fields.

Tip:
 
TIP: As an alternative to manually updating custom assets fields, you can import information from spreadsheets. See Importing license data in CSV files.
1.
Go to the Asset Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Assets.
c.
Click the name of the asset you want to update.
2.
Modify the custom asset fields as needed.
3.
Click Save.
Delete Asset Subtypes

You can delete Asset Subtypes provided that no assets are assigned to those subtypes.

You have Asset Subtypes that do not have any assets assigned to them.

1.
Go to the Asset Type Detail page:
a.
Log in to the appliance Administrator Console, https://appliance_hostname/admin. Or, if the Show organization menu in admin header option is enabled in the appliance General Settings, select an organization in the drop-down list in the top-right corner of the page next to the login information.
b.
On the left navigation bar, click Asset Management, then click Asset Types.
c.
Click the name of an Asset Type to display the Asset Type Detail page:
2.
In the Subtypes section click the Delete button next to the subtype you want to edit: .
3.
In the dialog window, click Yes.
The Asset Subtype is deleted from the Asset Type, and any related fields are removed immediately.
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