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System element workflow
This section describes the metaphases and subordinate phases in the life cycle of a system element.
The system element workflow relies on business rules. Rules repeat from one phase to another when the end user can make a change to a field affected by a business rule during that phase. For more information about the out-of-the-box business rules defined for the system element workflow, see System element process - Business rules.
Metaphase: In use
The subordinate phase is In use.
| Phase | Transition | Description |
|---|---|---|
| In use | Manual |
An active system element is In use that supports a service component. Next phase: Ended |
Example: a database or a web server.
Metaphase: End of life (End)
The subordinate phase is Ended.
| Phase | Transition | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ended | Manual |
The system element is no longer available. Next phase: None, or you can return to In use |
Example: you can return the system element to service by returning it to the In use phase.
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