Add a resource operation to the execution plan

  • Release version: Xanadu
  • Updated August 1, 2024
  • 1 minute to read

    • The base system includes a large set of predefined resource operations. Rarely, you might add a custom operation for a resource.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_cmp.cloud_service_designer

    Procedure

    1. While working in the blueprint designer, click the Operations tab and select the appropriate blueprint operation.
      As an example, you may select the Provision operation.
    2. Click Add.
      The Add Resource Operation dialog box appears.
    3. Fill in the form fields (as shown in the table).
      Resource Select a resource to perform the operation on.
      Interface Select an interface for the resource.
      Operation Select an operation to perform for the step. By default, Provision, Stop, Start and Deprovision are provided. You at least need a provision operation for a user to order a cloud catalog item.
    4. Click Submit.
      The new operation is added to the operation graph. The system adds the appropriate parameters for the operation.
    5. Click the Create Form Parameter check box to select a parameter.
      Parameters differ for each operation. Enter a mapping expression for the selected parameter in the Mapping field. See Using expressions in Cloud Provisioning and Governance.
    6. Click Save.