• See Managing Attributes.

• Attributes enable you to define a distinct data set based on a specific characteristic. Attributes represent logical relationships between objects and their relevant characteristics. This categorization mechanism aids reporting on clearly defined sets of data. Typically, you will create attributes to identify an additional data set for a report’s scope or to use in the Inventory view to categorize data. See Attribute Example.

• A default set of system attributes is included in the Portal software. See System Attributes.

• Not all attributes can be modified. For example, System Attribute details (domain, name, and description) cannot be modified, but the values assigned to them can be revised. The Domain can also restrict who can modify attributes. Attributes that can be fully modified are displayed in bold.

• Attributes directly relate to report scope. Report scope refers to the selections that you make to include and exclude data in a report. You can scope by several characteristics, including host groups, hosts, arrays, and attributes. Attributes can be configured for objects to define a distinct data set, based on a particular characteristic. You can also use Attributes to organize your Inventory view. Once set up, these attributes are available for selection in the Hierarchy panel within the Inventory view.

• See also, Attribute Inheritance and Attribute-Naming Rules.