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Create a new computer

Units can be created from the File Menu in Unit view or by right-clicking on the different unit folders.

ElementDescription
Unit nameName of the computer.
Unit typeSelect Unit type Computer
PlatformSelect the platform for the computer. Select Auto-detect, for the platform to be defined from collected inventory
ModelThe model cannot be defined for a computer
Unit UUIDThe unique identifier for the computer
Serial numberThe serial number of the computer. This is the same serial number, as collected from the hardware inventory
ElementDescription
Point/folderManagement Point or folder to place the new computer in.
Business unitLink the computer to the selected Business unit
Bind to serverName of the container the computer will be connected to and where it will deliver its Inventory to and get it packages from.
DepartmentLink the computer to the selected department
Primary userThe primary user is not available when creating a computer
Copy of unitYou can make the new computer a copy of another unit, then it will be linked to the same groups and packages.
Change descriptionDescription of the changes to the Changelog.
StepAction
1Open Asset Management in Asset view, click File/New, or right-click on the folder you want to contain the new unit and click New Unit.
2Type the computer name you want, this must be unique and aligned with your company standards.
3Select the computer in the Unit type.
4Select the Platform for the device. For a computer, the platform can be Windows, OSX or Auto-detect
6Enter the unique identifier for the device.
7Type the serial number of the device. If you do not know the serial number, leave the input empty and it will be collected from inventory.
8Choose the Point/folder.
9Select a Business Unit for the device
10Choose from the list which server you want to bind the unit to.
11Select a department for the device
12If you want to use another unit to copy from, please enter the unit name.
13Enter comments and click OK. The unit is now available in the tree view list.
If you want to…You can…
Add a queryCreate a query to see how.
Delete a groupRight-click on the Application Group and click delete.
Make a computer inactiveRight-click on the computer and click Set inactive.