10.9.2. Asset GroupΒΆ

Motadata allows you to categorize Assets in the CMDB into groups. Groups are a convenient way to compartmentalize Assets based on certain similarities.

Some of the benefits of using Asset Groups are:

  • Asset Groups help Technicians to manage Assets in the CMDB. For example: if a Technician is responsible for an Asset Group called DATA CENTER ASSETS then he can easily search for the Assets with the group name.

  • Groups are used in Hardware Asset notification. For example: in case there is a Hardware change in a specific Asset Group then a notification is sent to certain users.

To Create an Asset Group:

Note

This operation requires Admin rights.

  1. Go to Admin >> Asset Group (Asset Management)

  2. The Asset Groups page opens. Here you can view all your Groups and their Assets.

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Note

You can access the Asset Groups page from Admin >> Asset Groups (under Asset Management).

  1. Click on Create an Asset Group situated in the top right corner of the page. A dialog box opens with the following fields:

    1. Name: Provide a suitable name for the group.

    2. Owner: Select an owner of the group from the Technician list.

    3. Description: Write the purpose of the group.

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  1. When you are done hit Create. Your Asset Group is added to the Asset Groups page.