Editing the resource access doc with the GUI

Use the GUI to edit the resource access doc (RAD).

Before you begin

Consider creating a stand-alone RAD for each VTM (Vendor, Type, Model) rather than a device level RAD due to the maintenance cost.

About this task

Creating a RAD allows you to create an XML document which is used to communicate with devices on the network. The following steps describe how to display the Resource Access Data dialog.

Procedure

  1. Click File > New and select Resource Access.
  2. The New Network Resource dialog box displays.
  3. Specify values for the New Network Resource dialog box using the following table as a guide:
    Element Description
    Name Type a name for the resource that you are creating.
    Vendor Type the vendor name for the resource you are creating.
    Type Type a type name for the resource you are creating.
    Model Select an available model from the drop down list for the resource you are creating. Some models allow you to use wild cards.
    OS Select an available operating system from the drop down list for the resource you are creating. Some operating systems can be specified by using a wildcard.
  4. Click OK. The RAD specified is created.
  5. To edit the RAD for a specific device, select Resource Browser from the navigation tree. The resources are displayed in the pane on the right hand side.
  6. Select or Search for a device. See the ITNCM User Guide for information on searching within ITNCM - Base.
  7. Right click the Device, and Select Resource Access. The Resource Access Doc is displayed.
  8. Click Edit to make changes to the document. The Resource Access Data dialog is displayed.

What to do next

From the Resource Access Data dialog, you can perform these tasks:
  • Set up access types
  • Set up transport information
  • Set up SSH options
  • Set up authentication
  • Set up command line information
  • Set up configuration information
  • Set up scripts
  • Set up rollback options