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Create a new device type

Units can be created in the Unit view in Asset Management. Device types can be any kind of device you have in your company e.g. firewalls, mobile devices, telephones, etc.

Element Description
Device name Name of the new device.
Device description Description of the device.
Icon Icon for the device.
Change description Description for the Changelog.
Step Action
1 Open Asset Management in Unit view, right-click on the Other device folder, and click New device type.
2 Type the device name you want, this must be unique and aligned with your company standards.
3 Type a description of the device.
4 Choose an icon to represent your device.
5 Type a change description and click OK.
6 The new device is now visible in the Other devices folder.
If you want to… You can…
Edit a device type Right-click the device and click Edit device type, click OK when you have completed.
Delete device type Right-click on the device type and click Delete.
Create a new unit Create a new computer to see how.