Symantec ALTIRIS CMDB SOLUTION 7.0 - V1.0 Manual page 32

32 Using resources
About resource list item tasks
Common item tasks for a resource on the resource list page
Table 4-2
(continued)
Item task
Resource Manager
Delete
Approve
Move
Export
Properties
CMDB Functions
CMDB Functions >
action
Assignment Functions
Set Asset Status >
action
Description
Opens the Resource Manager, which displays details about the
resource.
Deletes a resource from the Configuration Management Database
.
Approves a contract.
Moves a resource.
Exports the resource data as an .XML file.
Opens a page that displays data about the resource. This data
includes general, security, and audit data.
Includes Assignment Functions, Set Asset Status, Resource
Association Diagram, and Resource Change History. Descriptions
are included in this table.
To perform the selected action for a resource without opening
the Resource Display page. Available actions depend on the
resource type. Includes Add Cost Item, Dispose of Asset(s), and
Retire Asset(s). One common action is bulk editing.
Assign the asset to an Owner , Cost Center, or Location. Available
actions depend on the resource type.
Note:
When you assign an owner through an item task, all
previous ownership associations are deleted.
Sets the status of a resource. The status of a resource determines
how it is treated in reports and statistics. Options are as follows:
Active: Asset is in use
Disposed: Asset is no longer associated with the company
In Stock: Asset is available for use
Missing: Asset is still associated with the company but missing
On Order: Asset is soon available for use
Retired: Asset is no longer is use but not disposed
Returned to Lessor: Asset has been returned to Lessor
RMA: Asset has been returned to manufacture for repair or
replacement