Create or modify a connection using the map editor
Use the map editor to add a relationship between two CIs or to modify an existing relationship.
Before you begin
Role required: sn_cmdb_admin or sn_cmdb_editor
About this task
- A solid line indicates a relationship. The arrowhead indicates the dependent node.
- A dashed line indicates a reference.
- A badge on a line indicates the number of relationships between the CIs.
Two CIs might be connected by one or more relationships (stored in the CI Relationship [cmdb_rel_ci] table). For example, two CIs might be connected by the Runs On::Runs, Depends On::Discovered From, and by the Owned By::Owns relationships.
You can learn more about relationships at CI relationships in the CMDB.
The map editor does not support the following actions:
- Editing mapped application services (service instances).
- Deleting reference or endpoint connections or removing from the map a CI that has reference or endpoint connections.
- Updating the applicative flow relationship type (connection between endpoint CIs).
Note: At any time, select the reset icon
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to undo all unsaved changes.
Procedure
- While editing a map, specify whether to create or modify a connection.
| Action | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Create a connection | Take one of the following actions:
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| Modify an existing connection | Take one of the following actions:
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| Delete a connection | For instructions, see Delete a connection using the map editor. |
- On the Manage connection panel (
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), specify the settings.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Source CI | You can select the swap icon Image omitted: icon-um-edit-swap.png to swap source and target. No alternative text supplied Note: In the context of a CI relationship, this is the parent CI. |
| Target CI | You can select the swap icon Image omitted: icon-um-edit-swap.png to swap source and target. No alternative text supplied Note: In the context of a CI relationship, this is the child CI. |
| Show suggested relationships | Option to control the contents of the Relationship type selection box: The relationship types that are most appropriate for the two CIs appear at the top of the list. |
| Relationship type | The relationship between the CIs. For example, the relationship between the parent ‘Tomcat’ and the child ‘WAR File’ is Contains::Contained By. |
- When you have specified all connection settings, select Change to change an existing connection or Create connection to add a connection.
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