Operating Systems

Operating systems  are available for computer, network device, and mobile device entity types. You can add a new operating system or use an existing one.

To add an operating system:

1. Open the Entity Details page.
2. Click the System Details tab.
3. Click New. 
4. Enter the following fields:
   • Full Name: Enter the application name. This must be a relevant name.
   • Description: Enter any information that describes the operating system. 
   • Product: Enter the product name. This is a short name for the operating system.
   • Version: Enter the version number of the operating system. 
   • Vendor: Enter the organization's name that is providing the operating system.
   • Update: Enter the software revision number, if available. You can derive this field if your operating system includes the most recent fix.
   • Edition: Enter the edition, such as standard, professional, or enterprise, if applicable.
   • Language: Enter the language if the operating system is procured for non-native English users.
   • Software Edition: The current edition of the operating system's software.
   • Target Software: The type of software this operating system should be partnered with.
   • Target Hardware: The type of hardware this operating system should be partnered with.
   • Other: Any other miscellaneous details about the operating system.
   • Version name: Enter the version name, if available.
   • Serial number: Enter the unique number that identifies the operating system.

5. Click OK. The operating system is added.

 To assign a predefined operating system:

1. Open the Entity Details page. 
2. Click the System Details tab.
3. Click Add. 
4. Search the application. The following fields can be used in combination to narrow the search results.: 
   • Title: Enter the operating system's title.
   • Vendor:  Enter the vendor's name.
   • Product: Enter the product's name.
   • Version: Enter the operating system's version number.
5. Click Search. 
6. Select the operating system in the Known Operating Systems box, and click the arrow pointing down to move the operating system into the Selected Operating Systems box.
7. Click OK. 

  To edit an operating system: 

1. Open the Entity Details page. 
2. Click the System Details tab.
3. Select the box in the corresponding operating system row. You can edit only the user-defined and scanner-imported operating systems.
4. Click Edit in the More Actions dropdown list. The Operating System dialog appears, where changes to the operating system can be made. 
5. After the completion of changes, click OK.

  To delete an operating system:

1. Open the Entity Details page. 
2. Click the System Details tab.
3. Select the box in the corresponding operating system row and click Delete. The selected operating system is removed from the entity.