identify asset class on model category

[sreedharkaliset]

Hi,

I have checked the model category table and i want to create assets for the following Ci s. The model categories are available in the system but asset class is missing.Please let me know what could be the asset classes for the CI s and a method of how to identify asset classes to configure in model categories.

cmdb_ci_db_mssql_instance	Microsoft SQL Instance
cmdb_ci_db_ora_instance	Oracle Instance
cmdb_ci_spkg	Software
cmdb_ci_appl	Application
cmdb_ci_db_mysql_instance	MySQL Instance
cmdb_ci_network_adapter	Network Adapter
cmdb_ci_disk	Disk
cmdb_ci_comm	Communication Device
cmdb_ci_storage_switch	Storage switch
cmdb_ci_storage_server	Storage server

[ncp]

Is there a reason you want to create assets for those? From the way you have it, it should be a CI and not an asset - just my thought.

[sreedharkaliset]

Generally these three instances will be installed on hardware like computer.. so i was just thinking if these can be mapped as software assets..

i want to get others insight as well..

[sreedharkaliset]

bsweetser

Could you please guide on this..

[Community Alums · Accepted solution]

Hi Sreedhar,

Chandran (ncp) is correct. Why do you want to map these? When it comes to asset management, the installations are not the asset. The Software License you purchase is the asset.

As he stated, what is your goal here? What are you looking to achieve. While I could certainly tell you how to do it, my recommendations on these is to not do it. I have yet to hear a good reason to make Assets for database instances.

On some of those other items, are you looking to track them as individual items? Are you putting Asset tags on them? is there a reason to track them individually? Do you need to track Network Adapters individually from an Asset perspective?

There are other things to consider, too. For example, cmdb_ci_disk represents disks in a computer. You may track these individually to ensure proper disposal from a data security perspective, but have you determined how you are going to filter out virtual disks?

Ben

[sreedharkaliset]

Hi Ben,

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

We have decided to track Database instances as part of Software asset management

We are not tracking network adapter and disks separately.. they are tracked as part of computer