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Table 3‑37. Environment Tab Settings
Setting Description
Name The variable name.
Binding Bind the variable to another property, that is a part of the
template. When you select binding, you must input a value in the
_resource~TemplateComponent~TemplateComponentProper
ty syntax.
Value The value of the environment variable or if you selected binding,
the value of the property you want to bind.
Properties Tab
Configure individual and groups of custom properties for the blueprint container component in the design
canvas.
If you select the Property Groups tab and click Add, the following options are available:
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Container host properties with certificate authentication
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Container host properties with user/password authentication
If additional property groups have been defined, they are also listed.
If you select the Custom Properties tab and click Add you can add individual custom properties to the
container component.
Table 3‑38. Properties Tab Settings for Custom Properties
Setting Description
Name Enter the name of a custom property or select an available
custom property from the drop-down menu.
Value Enter or edit a value to associate with the custom property
name.
Encrypted You can choose to encrypt the property value, for example, if the
value is a password.
Overridable You can specify that the property value can be overridden by the
next or subsequent person who uses the property. Typically, this
is another architect, but if you select Show in request, your
business users are able to see and edit property values when
they request catalog items.
Show in Request If you want to display the property name and value to your end
users, you can select to display the property on the request form
when requesting machine provisioning. You must also select
Overridable if you want users to provide a value.
Health Config Tab
Specify a health configuration mode for the blueprint container component in the design canvas.
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