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Create a Base Profile

Base profiles contain a set of configuration data for a managed resource. You can create a base profile to define the configuration policies for each managed resource. A base profile can be created based on the options selected in the New Profile - Profile Properties pane.

To create a base profile

1. Select the Groups tab from the navigation bar.

   The group hierarchy tree appears.

2. Select the model type from the drop-down above the hierarchy tree.

   The hierarchy tree for the model you selected appears.

3. Select the Profiles tab from the navigation bar to display the profile hierarchy tree.
4. Click New Profile from the right pane menu.

   The New Profile - Profile Properties pane appears.

5. Complete the following fields:

   Profile Name

   Defines the unique name of the profile.

   Limits: Once defined, the Name field cannot be modified.

   Resource Class

   Specifies the resource class in which the profile is created.

   Profile Type - Base

   Specifies the base profile type. A base profile contains a complete set of configuration data for a managed resource group or host.

   Note: You must select Base for the profile type to create a base profile.

   Profile Location URI

   Defines the name and location of the URI. The URI can be located on a file server or a web server.

   Limits: The URI file must be an XML file with the scheme component defined as a file or http.

   Syntax: scheme://authority/path

   Examples:

   • http://localhost:9090/profiles/profile1.xml (web server)
   • file:///tmp/profile1.xml (Linux)
   • file://c:/profiles/profile1.xml (windows)

   Get Config from Host

   Obtains the configuration data currently loaded in the managed resource or host and uses it to create the initial profile.

   Register Only

   Registers (saves) an existing XML profile with Unicenter Configuration Manager so you can use the profile to create other profiles.

   Note: You must supply the exact URI location for the profile in the URI Location field in order to use the register option.

6. Click Next.

   The New Profile - Get Configuration from Host Pane appears.

7. Select the appropriate host class and search criteria, click Go.

   The search is processed and the results are displayed in the Available Hosts list.

8. Select the host you want from the list and click Finish.

   The new profile is created and appears in the profile hierarchy tree.

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