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Table 3‑74. Approval Policy Type Options
Option Description
Select an approval policy type Create an approval policy based on the policy request type.
Select this option to define an approval policy that is applicable
to all catalog items of that type. The request type can be a
generic request, a catalog item request, or a resource action
request.
The available condition configuration options vary depending on
the type. The more specific the type the more specific the
configuration fields. For example, Service Catalog - Catalog Item
Request provides only the fields that are common to all catalog
item requests, but a Service Catalog - Catalog Item Request -
Virtual Machine also includes the common options and options
specific to virtual machines.
The request type limits the catalog items or actions to which you
can apply the approval policy.
Select an item Create an approval policy based on a specific item.
Select this option to define an approval policy that is applicable
to specific items that are not available as individual items in the
service catalog, only as part of a machine or other deployment.
For example, software components.
The available condition configuration fields are specific to the
item and can be more detailed than the criteria offered for a
policy type item.
List Lists the available policy type or catalog items.
Search or sort the columns to locate a specific item or type.
Add Approval Policy Settings
You configure the basic information about the approval policy, including the state to the policy, so that you
can manage the policy.
To define the basic approval policy information, select Administration > Approval Polices. Click New.
Select the policy type and click OK.
Table 3‑75. Approval Policy Options
Option Description
Name Name that appears when applying the approval policy in an
entitlement.
Description Provide a verbose description of how the approval policy is
constructed. This information will help you manage your
approval policies.
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