Metis Smart Modeling - Systems
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To create a new link to an existing (sub)system, select a system form the right-most table and use the green arrow pointing to the left to move to the left table. The selected system will then be listed as a subsystem (application) for the system being edited. The later table displays two information, the name of all the subsystems linked to the main system and the number of occurrences accepted for this subsystem. This allows the administrator to set the number of a specific subsystem which can be linked to the main system when defining an offer. For example, a main system (large business server) could be coupled with defined number of replicators, or applications wise it could be enhanced with a Webserver application. Ti remove linked subsystems from the main system, the user can simply select the appropriate subsystem and use the right pointing arrow to shift it to the list of available systems. This will remove it from the linked list. | To create a new link to an existing (sub)system, select a system form the right-most table and use the green arrow pointing to the left to move to the left table. The selected system will then be listed as a subsystem (application) for the system being edited. The later table displays two information, the name of all the subsystems linked to the main system and the number of occurrences accepted for this subsystem. This allows the administrator to set the number of a specific subsystem which can be linked to the main system when defining an offer. For example, a main system (large business server) could be coupled with defined number of replicators, or applications wise it could be enhanced with a Webserver application. Ti remove linked subsystems from the main system, the user can simply select the appropriate subsystem and use the right pointing arrow to shift it to the list of available systems. This will remove it from the linked list. | ||
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== Systems Families == | == Systems Families == | ||
| - | In the Metis environment, a system family is a abstract container in which system need to be placed in order for them to be displayed in Metis Smart Quotes. With Metis Smart Modeling, as many system families as required in order to sort systems can be created. | + | In the Metis environment, a system family is a abstract container in which system need to be placed in order for them to be displayed in Metis Smart Quotes and made available to End-users. With Metis Smart Modeling, as many system families as required in order to sort systems can be created. |
In an application, the following information can be provided: | In an application, the following information can be provided: | ||
| - | * '''Description''' (mandatory) | + | * '''Description''' (mandatory) : A description for the system family, usually a name, can be added in all of the active languages. |
| - | A description for the system family, usually a name, can be added in all of the active languages. | + | * '''Member''' : List of systems contained in the current system family. |
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| - | List of systems contained in the current system family. | + | |
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{{Warning | {{Warning | ||
| - | | It is important not to mix up the use of Families with Group of Systems: Families are intended to put together systems which resemble other systems and list them | + | | It is important not to mix up the use of Families with Group of Systems: Families are intended to put together systems which resemble other systems and list them automatically in Metis Smart Quotes. Group of Systems are intended to group systems that can be compared to one another. |
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| - | ===Creating a | + | ===Creating a System Family=== |
| - | In the | + | In the '''System Families''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to create a new System Family. When it is clicked, the '''System Family''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information. Name the system family for all available languages. For example, name it “Desktops”. Select systems which should be included in the family. Use the green arrows to move them into the family. Click on confirm to save the changes. The system family has been created and now appears in the list of system families. |
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| - | Name the system family for all available languages. For example, name it “Desktops” | + | |
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| - | Click on confirm to save the changes. | + | |
| - | The system family has been created and now appears in the list of system families. | + | |
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| + | | Mandatory fields are displayed in '''bold''' or with a red triangle in front of the field. | ||
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| - | + | Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new system family can be saved by validating the '''system family''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. | |
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| + | ===Modifying a System Family=== | ||
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| + | In the '''System Families''' sub-menu, the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to apply modifications to all properties related to the selected System Family. Selecting a System Family and clicking on it opens the '''System Family''' edition window where all related properties and information can be edited. | ||
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| + | Please refer to the section above for information about all different parts of the system family. Modifications applied to the selected System Family will only be saved once the System Family edition window is validated using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. This will update the table displayed on the main screen. Using the "Cancel" [[File:MetisSmartModelingCancelButton.PNG|link=]] button discards all changes and closes the window. | ||
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| + | ===Deleting a System Family=== | ||
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| + | In the '''System Families''' sub-menu, the "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to delete the selected System Family. Selecting a System Family and clicking on it displays the following confirmation window. | ||
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| + | Once the warning is confirmed, the selected System Family is removed from Metis Smart Suite and deleted from the Metis Database. | ||
{{Note | {{Note | ||
| - | | When a system family is deleted, the systems which were list in it are not deleted. | + | | When a system family is deleted, the systems which were list in it are not deleted. If they are not listed in another family they will not be displayed in Metis Smart Quotes anymore. |
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== Model Types == | == Model Types == | ||
| - | When a system is offered using Metis Smart Quotes, may need to create the offer based on type of "installation" it is intended for. For example, the system should be configured differently if it is a new installation or if the system needs to be upgraded. To define those "situations" in Metis Smart Modeling the Administrator has the possibility to specify as many as required Model Types. | + | When a system is offered using Metis Smart Quotes, it may need to create the offer based on the type of "installation" it is intended for. For example, the system should be configured differently if it is a new installation or if the system needs to be upgraded. To define those "situations" in Metis Smart Modeling the Administrator has the possibility to specify as many as required Model Types. |
| - | Those Model Types will then be used | + | Those Model Types will then be used by the applications to select which model should be applied in every case. For example, the end-user will be able the select a system and chose whether it is intended for a new installation, an extension (upgrading the system), a migration (converting an existing system to a new one) or simply for spare parts. |
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| - | On the left-hand side of the window, a '''Search''' feature is found. | + | On the left-hand side of the main window, a '''Search''' feature is found. It allows the user/administrator to find Model Types based on various criterion. The search is triggered by typing a keyword or only a letter in the fields above the "Search" button and then click on it. The results are then displayed below. Selecting a line from the result list will automatically select the corresponding entry in the main list. |
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===Creating a Model Type=== | ===Creating a Model Type=== | ||
| - | + | In the '''Model Types''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to create a new Model Type. When it is clicked, the '''Model Type''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information. The user simply has to provide a name in any of the available languages for the new Model Type in the window. | |
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| + | | Mandatory fields are displayed in '''bold''' or with a red triangle in front of the field. | ||
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| + | Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new Model Type can be saved by validating the '''Model Type''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. | ||
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| All systems defined in Metis Smart Modeling don't need to have specific models for each Model Type. It is not a mandatory information for offers to be created. They can simply be activated without rules behind it. | | All systems defined in Metis Smart Modeling don't need to have specific models for each Model Type. It is not a mandatory information for offers to be created. They can simply be activated without rules behind it. | ||
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===Modifying a Model Type=== | ===Modifying a Model Type=== | ||
| - | + | In the '''Model Types''' sub-menu, the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to apply modifications to all properties related to the selected Model Type. Selecting a Model Type and clicking on it opens the '''Model Type ''' edition window where all related properties and information can be edited. | |
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| - | + | For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new Model Type. Modifications applied to the selected Model Type will only be saved once the Model Type edition window is validated using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. This will update the table/list displayed on the main screen. Using the "Cancel" [[File:MetisSmartModelingCancelButton.PNG|link=]] button discards all changes and closes the window. | |
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===Deleting a Model Type=== | ===Deleting a Model Type=== | ||
| - | + | In the '''Model Types''' sub-menu, the "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to delete the selected Model Type. Selecting a Model Type and clicking on it displays the following confirmation window. | |
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| - | + | Once the warning is confirmed, the selected Model Type is removed from Metis Smart Suite and deleted from the Metis Database. | |
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| All links based on a system and model relationship will be lost for the deleted Model Type. | | All links based on a system and model relationship will be lost for the deleted Model Type. | ||
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===Previewing a Model Type=== | ===Previewing a Model Type=== | ||
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| + | In the '''Model Types''' sub-menu, the "Preview" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingPreviewButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to see all properties and information related to the selected Model Type. | ||
[[File:MSM-Systems-Model-Types-Preview.png|center|600x400px]] | [[File:MSM-Systems-Model-Types-Preview.png|center|600x400px]] | ||
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| + | Selecting a Model Type from the list and clicking on it opens the '''Model Type''' preview window. For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new Model Type. | ||
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| + | | Edition of the information and properties displayed herein is not possible. If modification are necessary, the edition function described above should be used. | ||
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