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Define a New CI Class

You can add new classes to support higher levels of classification granularity. For example, instead of using any of the CA CMDB-provided classes in the Hardware.Server family, you can define additional classes for different server devices.

Before you create a new configuration item class, determine whether a suitable class already exists in the Configuration Item Class List.

Note: If you also require a new family to govern a new set of classes, skip this topic and proceed to Define a New CI Family. Then you can return and populate the new family with classes.

To define a CI class using the Administration interface

1. Navigate to the Configuration Item Class List.
2. Click Create New.

   The Create New Configuration Item Class page appears.

3. Enter a unique name for the new class.
4. Enter the appropriate family name in the Family field, or click the icon over the field to search for a family.
5. Verify that the Record Status field is set to Active.
6. Click Save.

   The new CI class is defined and ready for you to create new CIs.