Creating global parameters

Global parameters are available to all evaluations used in a definition. Use this procedure to create global parameters as part of parameter administration.

Before you begin

A Corrective Action may take parameters from the policy components to define a command set. For example, a parameter may be defined in the corrective action for IP Address and be provided to the corrective action through the compliance policy component. Use the Parameter Administration window to create global parameters.

Note: Avoid using the '-' (dash) character in global parameters if global parameters are to be used in a JavaScript definition or parameter.

About this task

Global parameters can be created within a cvompliance definition, or as part of parameter administration. Follow these steps to create global parameters as part of parameter administration.

Procedure

  1. Select Admin > Parameter Administration.

    The Parameter Administration window displays. Use the following descriptions as a guide to understanding the fields and icons on the Parameter Administration window.

    Global Parameters
    Specifies the tab that, when clicked, displays all global parameters. When a global parameter is specified within the Parameter Administration window, it is assigned a value which comes into effect when the Process is executed.

    When a global parameter is required within a Compliance Definition, the list of global parameters shown on the Parameter Administration window will be available for selection.

    Parameter Groups
    Specifies the tab that, when clicked, displays all parameter groups.
    Process Parameters
    Specifies the tab that, when clicked, displays all process parameters.
    Parameter
    Depending on which tab is clicked, displays all global parameters, parameter groups, or process parameters.
    Description
    Depending on which tab is clicked, displays descriptions for all global parameters, parameter groups, or process parameters.
    Value
    Depending on which tab is clicked, displays values for all global parameters, parameter groups, or process parameters.
    Realm
    Depending on which tab is clicked, displays the realms in which the global parameters, parameter groups, or process parameters reside.
    New
    Creates new record.
    Delete
    Deletes current selection.
    Edit
    Edit current selection.
    OK
    Confirm current activity.
  2. Click the Global Parameters tab.

    All available global parameters are displayed on the Parameter Administration window.

  3. To create a new global parameter, click the New button.

    The Parameter Global Administration window displays

  4. Use the following descriptions as a guide to entering the appropriate information in the Parameter Global Administration window.
    Enter Parameter Definition
    Specifies that this is the window used to create a new global parameter.
    Parameter
    Enter the name for the global parameter you want to create.
    Description
    Enter a description for the global parameter specified in Parameter.
    Value
    Enter a value for the global parameter specified in Parameter.
    Realm
    Use the dropdown menu to select the realm in which the global parameter specified in Parameter will reside.
    Cancel
    Cancels current activity without saving.
    Apply
    Applies current activity,
  5. Click the Apply button to confirm the creation of the global parameter. Alternatively, click the Cancel button to cancel the creation of the global parameter.

What to do next

You can create another global parameter by following the instructions in this procedure.