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Example: Allow a CI Update If No Matching Change Order Exists

In this example, the Configuration Administrator wants to allow updates for all CIs named test*, even if no matching Change Order exists. This policy accepts updates from all users in an administrative role.

Follow these steps:

  1. Create a verification policy.
  2. Complete the following steps:
    1. Enter a sequence number.
    2. Select Any Managed Attribute as the Managed Attribute.
    3. Enter test* as the CI Name Pattern.
    4. Enter Administrator* as the Role Pattern.
    5. Select Allow Attribute Update as the Update Behavior.
  3. Save the policy.
  4. A user with an administrative role creates a change specification for a CI named test5.

    The CI updates successfully.