Asset definitions
What is the functionality of Custom Assets?
Custom Assets allows you to add new types of inventory objects, integrated into the GLPI framework.
How do I migrate from Generic Objects to Custom Assets?
To successfully migrate from Generic Objects (GLPI 10) to Custom Assets, ensure that:
Pre-migration: the Generic Objects plugin is installed and active
The database has been migrated from GLPI 10 to GLPI 11
Post-migration: the Generic Objects End-of-Life Updater plugin is installed. Enter the command:
php bin/console migration:genericobject_plugin_to_core
or
Use the graphical interface from the plugin's configuration menu.
Can specific rules be created for Custom Assets?
Yes, it is possible to create rules for the new objects you create.
What types of tabs can be added to a Custom Asset?
It is possible to add the following capabilities to each object:
Antiviruses
Appliances
Certificates
Components
Connections
Contracts
Database Instances
Documents
Domains
Financial and administrative information
Global Search
Historical
Impact Analysis
Inventory
Knowledge Base
Manual Links / External Links
Network Ports
Notes
Operating Systems
Plugs
Projects
Racks
Remote management
Reservations
Sockets
Software
Virtualization
Volumes
Is it possible to modify permissions for managing custom assets?
Yes. From the object in question, you can go to the Profiles tab and select the profiles that will be able to view, modify, delete, etc., the object in question.
Can the modification of a field be restricted?
Yes. From the desired object, go to the Fields tab. Click the pencil icon, then select Hidden for these profiles to choose the profiles for which the field will be hidden.
How do I hide a field?
From the desired object, go to the Fields tab. Click the pencil icon, then select Readonly for these profiles to choose the profiles for which the field cannot be modified.
Can I make an item created with the plugin bookable?
Yes. In the Capacity tab, select Reservations to make it available for booking.
What types of fields can be added?
By default, the fields displayed when creating an object are:
You can then add a custom field:
Labels: full list here
URL
Yes / No
Date and time
Text
Date
Number
String
Can a custom asset be translated?
Yes. From the Translations tab, you can translate the asset name into the desired language.
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