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Create a Release

A release includes the software definition. It defines the parameters for uniquely identifying the release. Release definitions are used by the signature scanner while scanning the agent computers.

To create a new release

1. Navigate to the Domain, Software, Definitions, Categories folder in the DSM Explorer.

   The existing categories in the domain appear.

2. Select an existing category or create a new one by clicking New Category in the Tasks section.

   The existing definitions in the category appear.

3. Right-click the product to which you want to add the release and select New Release.

   The Create New Release dialog appears

4. Specify the details of the new release in the General, Recognition, and Exclude Options tabs, and click OK.

   A new release is created under the product.