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2.6.2 Configure Technology Types
Technology types are informational values that allow the user to identify what kinds of technologies are used in your
environments and servers. That information is not required in the process of release management.
1. In the main menu, choose Administration. Then, in the sub-menu, choose Manage Pick Lists. The list of
all available pick lists will appear.
2. In the list of pick lists, choose Technology Type. The list of all technology types will appear on the right
side.
3. To edit a technology type, choose its description and modify it. To add a new technology type, choose the
Add button and enter a description.
4. Choose the Save button to persist your changes.
2.7 Configure Actions and Tools
2.7.1 Create a new Action
1. In the main menu, choose Inventory. Then, in the sub-menu, choose Actions. The list of active actions will
appear.
2. Choose the New button in the Action list title bar. A form allowing you to define a new action will appear.
3. Enter the action name in the Name field.
4. You can choose a category from the Categories drop down list.
5. You can also select a tool from the Tools drop down list or create a new tool by choosing the New
hyperlink. You can also edit existing custom tools by choosing the Edit hyperlink. It is not possible to edit
any tools provided by release management.
2.7.2 Create a new Category from an Action
1. Choose the New hyperlink beside the Categories drop down list.
2. A popup will open so you can enter a category name.
3. Choose OK when you are done and the newly created category will appear in the drop down list and will
be selected.
2.7.3 Create a new Tool from an Action
1. Choose the New hyperlink beside the Tools drop down list.
2. A form allowing you to define a new tool will appear.
3. Enter the tool name in the Name field.
4. Enter the command in the Command field.
5. Enter the arguments in Arguments field. Parameters will be generated automatically based on the tokens
(start with __ and ends with __) found in the arguments field.