Metis Smart Modeling - Systems

Refer to [[Description_of_the_Menu_Systems#Setting_up_modelization_settings|this section]] for instructions on how to define comparable systems for a system.

 

 

 

This section allows to determine default configurations for systems, groups of systems and applications using variables. Those value are closely linked to the use of [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|models]] to work with the system, group of system or application. The concept is that they will be automatically used as input for the [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|models]] without requiring input from the Metis Smart Quotes user. It is especially practical when requiring base value for a specific system. For example, in the case of a small business server, the number of users; or for an entry-level computer to the set number of screens.

Applications are systems which are linked to other systems and which can can only be used in Metis Smart Quotes if a "main" system is inserted in the offer. They are often also called "subsystems". The linked with tab will show the links between the selected system and "subsystems". Applying changes is done be using the two arrows between the two lists. The left one shows what is linked to the current system and the right one what is compatible for being linked to it. Moving entries from one list to the other is all that is required in order to configure the links.

 

 

| To best compare systems, Metis Smart Quote must have access to the information linked to all of the available systems (i.e. not limited through rights settings). Groups of Systems are very useful when choosing between different alternatives from the client's point of view.

 

In a Group of System, the following information can be provided to describe it:

* '''Description''' (mandatory) : description for the group of systems, usually a name, can be added in all of the active languages.

* '''Remark''' : Remarks are intended for internal use only and will not be accessible in Metis Smart Quotes.

* '''Product Name''' : group of systems can also be assigned a name using the text field. This information is also known as the "Internal Product Name", and is limited to 8 characters. All systems which have an "Internal Product Name" will bear a White Flag. When an offer contains a system with this White Flag, the system must comply with defined processes in order to be valid.

* '''Disable''' : group of systems can also be disabled. Once disabled, the group of systems will appear in red in the various lists of Metis Smart Modeling.

* '''System Family''' : In order to be displayed in Metis Smart Quotes, a system, a group of systems or an application has to be part of a family of systems. This drop-down list allows to select the appropriate family for the current system.

* '''Pictures''' : (same as for systems)

* '''Models''' : (same as for systems)

* '''Linked With''' : Systems included in this group. The [[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Models|model]] linked to the group will be applied to all of them and they will be displayed as the result of the group in Metis Smart Quote.  

| Limits and default configurations of every systems included in the group will be used when executing the group in Metis Smart Quote.

* '''Description''' (mandatory) : description for the application, usually a name, can be added in all of the active languages.

* '''Remark''' : Remarks are intended for internal use only and will not be accessible in Metis Smart Quotes.

* '''Product Name''' : An application can also be assigned a name using the text field. This information is also known as the "Internal Product Name", and is limited to 8 characters. All systems which have an "Internal Product Name" will bear a White Flag. When an offer contains a system with this White Flag, the system must comply with defined processes in order to be valid.

* '''Disable''' : An application can also be disabled. Once disabled, the System will appear in red in the various lists of Metis Smart Modeling.

* '''Hierarchy''' : A default hierarchy can be linked to an application. This setting will pre-select the defined hierarchy by Metis Smart Quotes when an item is added manually to an offer.

* '''Pictures''' : (same as for systems)

* '''Models''' : (same as for systems)

* '''Limits''' : (same as for systems)

* '''Default Configuration''' : (same as for systems)

* '''Linked With''' : This list of all (main) systems to which the application is linked. meaning that it needs to be added to an offer before being able to add the application.

 

 

===Creating a System===

 

In the '''Systems''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to create a new System. When it is clicked, a small window opens asking which type of system to create. System is selected by default. Click on confirm to continue. The '''System''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information. Name the system for all available languages. For example, name it “Custom Desktop.” Select a system family from the drop-down menu, for example “Desktops.”  Then select a hierarchy from the drop-down menu, for example, “hardware.” Move on to the Pictures tab. To add a graphical representation for the system, click on the Add button. This opens a window with all the system pictures previously inserted from the Data Management menu. Select a file then double click on it. The picture is added. Click on confirm to save the changes. The system has been created and now appears in the list of systems.

In the '''Systems''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to create a new Group of Systems. When it is clicked, a small window opens asking which type of system to create. System is selected by default. Select "Group of systems". Click on confirm to continue. The '''Group of Systems''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information. Name the group of system for all available languages. For example, name it “Desktop Automatic Selection”. Select a system family from the drop-down menu, for example “Desktops”. Then select a hierarchy from the drop-down menu, for example, “hardware”.

Move on to the Pictures tab. To add a graphical representation for the group of systems, click on the Add button. This opens a window with all the system pictures previously inserted from the Data Management menu. Select a file then double click on it. The picture is added. Click on confirm to save the changes. The group of systems has been created and now appears in the list of systems.

 

In the '''Systems''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to create a new Application (subsystem). When it is clicked, a small window opens asking which type of system to create. System is selected by default. Select "Application". Click on confirm to continue. The '''Application''' creation window opens, it allows to define all related information. In the Description field, name the subsystem for the available languages. For example, type in “Application Server”. Click on the “Hierarchy” drop down menu and select the appropriate hierarchy. For example, choose “software". Click on the “Linked With” tab. In this tab, the systems to link with the sub-system are defined. Under the Description column, select “Large Business Server". Using the green arrow, move “Large Business Server” to the “member” column on the left. Click on confirm to save the changes. “Application Server” now appears in the systems list. To check to see if “Application Server” is linked with “Large Business Server,” select “Large Business Server” and click on the “Preview” button. This opens the “System” window. Click on the “Linked With” tab. In the “Member” list, all the “subsystems” linked with “Large Business Server” are shown. “Application Server” is part of the list and therefore linked with “Large Business Server”.

In the '''Systems''' 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, group of systems or application. Selecting a system, group of systems or application and clicking on it opens the corresponding edition window where all related properties and information can be edited.

 

 

For detailed descriptions of all information available in this window please refer to the section dedicated to the creation of a new system, group of systems or application . Modifications applied to the selected system, group of systems or application will only be saved once the 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.

 

 

In the '''Systems''' sub-menu, the "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table allows the user/administrator to delete the selected system, group of systems or application. Selecting one or more system, group of systems or application and clicking on it displays the following confirmation window.

 

 

 

 

Once the warning is confirmed, the selected system, group of systems or application is removed from Metis Smart Suite and deleted from the Metis Database.