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Create an Attribute Name

You can create a new attribute name and then specify an action for it.

Follow these steps:

1. Click Service Discovery on the Design menu.

   The Service Discovery and Management page opens.

2. Click the Attribute and Metadata Management tab, then click the Attributes and Values button.

   The Add/Manage Attributes dialog opens. The table displays the following information:

   Attribute Name

   Specifies the attribute name that displays in the filter list on the Services Overview page.

   Edit

   Allows you to edit the attribute settings.

   Delete

   Deletes the attribute.

   Status

   Displays whether the attribute is active or inactive.

   Value

   Lists the values associated with the attribute.

3. Click the Add Attribute button.

   The Add Attribute/Values dialog opens. Work with the following options:

   Attribute Name

   Specifies the name for the new attribute.

   Assign Values

   Enables you to enter specific values relevant to the attribute category. For example, if you create an attribute name "Managers" you can create manager names for the associated values.

4. Click Save.

   The dialog closes and your new attribute name displays in the Attribute Name column.