IMEI field was missing in hardware table

[Ak8977]

we have a field called IMEI in the cmdb_ci_handled_computing table. But I am unable to see it in the hardware table. Is there any specific reason why IMEI field was not included in hardware table. If I create a new field in hardware table, how I can map both the fields. Does it show any affect on the other tables like computer table?

[Anand Kumar P]

Hi @Ak8977 ,

IMEI Field in cmdb_ci_handled_computing Table:

• This field exists in a table where they track information about certain devices, possibly mobile devices like smartphones or tablets.

  IMEI Field in hardware Table:

  • It's missing from this table because it's meant for different kinds of devices, like regular computers, not mobile devices.

    Creating a New Field and Connecting Them:

    • If you want to add the IMEI field to the hardware table, you can do it. Think of it like adding a new filed to  form.
    • To connect them, you'd need to link the information in the new field to the relevant device in the other table, kind of like saying, "This computer is related to this mobile device."

      Impact on Other Tables:

      • Adding a new field generally won't mess up other things in your system. It's like adding a new section to a document; it doesn't change everything else.
      • You can see oob IMEI field on both tables cmdb_ci_comm_hardware and cmdb_ci_handheld_computing tables.
        
        Thanks,
      • Anand

[Ak8977]

Hello @Anand Kumar P ,
we had an option called Asset-CI field mapping.
if I do mapping over there, I thought it would impact the remaining tables.