How to Add Records to Custom Tables

Introduction

This guide will show you how to add records to a custom table in Asset and Configuration Management. Records represent individual assets, configurations, or any data you store in your table.

By following these steps, you will be able to add records manually or via import.

Target Audience

User

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• Access rights to view and edit the custom table.
• The table already created in Asset and Configuration Management.

How to Add Records to Custom Tables

Step 1: Open the custom table

• Go to the Global menu >> Asset and Configuration Management.
• Select the table where you want to add records.

Step 2: Add a new record

• Click on the New [record name] button. The button label will reflect the name of the custom table (e.g. New server, New computer).
• Fill in the fields displayed in the form. These fields are defined by the table's custom fields.
• Click Save to add the record.

Step 3: Import records (optional)

• Go to the Actions menu.
• Select Import.
• Upload the file with the data to be imported.
• Map the columns to the corresponding custom fields.
• Confirm the import.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure you have editing rights for the table.
• Check that the table has required custom fields set up.

Conclusion

You have successfully added records to your custom table in Asset and Configuration Management. You can now manage and report on these records.

Related Topics and Further Reading

• How to Import Data to Custom Table (How-To)
• How to Show Custom Table Data on Entities (How-To)
• How to Synchronize Data from Custom Tables (How-To)

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