the management server cannot obtain detailed information about the element. If you create a record for an application, that application is treated as a virtual application.

IMPORTANT: You can easily remove an element's record by clicking the Delete () button. When you remove an element's record, the management server no longer monitors that element. See Deleting Discovered Elements” on page 79 for more information.

To create a record:

1.Access Chargeback Manager, as described in Accessing Chargeback Manager” on page 639.

2.Click New.

3.In the Add Asset Record window, enter the following:

Name

Vendor

Model

4.Select one of the following for the type of element:

Hardware - Host

Hardware - Storage System

Hardware - Switch

Software - Application

5.Click OK.

Changing the Status of an Element

Chargeback Manager helps you track of the status of your elements. Elements that have recently been discovered are automatically given the status of New. You can then change the status of elements to In Use, Missing or Repaired. Since the management server cannot determine what you plan to do with an element, you must change the status manually. However, you can easily change the status of a group of elements at once.

IMPORTANT: Once you are done with changing the status of your elements, save your settings. See Saving Chargeback Manager Information” on page 641.

To change the status of an element:

1.Access Chargeback Manager, as described in Accessing Chargeback Manager” on page 639.

2.Under the Status column, select the status of the element:

New (Default) - The status of the element has not been set yet.

Missing - The element cannot be found. It may have been taken off line.

Repaired - The element is repaired.

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