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How to Collect Topology Data from XML Files

This task describes how to collect topology data from XML files that are produced by topology discovery scripts.

For detailed information on topology discovery scripts, see Topology Policies and Topology Synchronization topic.

  1. Prerequisite: Make sure the following applies:

    1. Your Operations Connector is configured to work with OMi by using the bsmc-conf tool.

    2. The certificate request is approved on the OMi side.

    3. Your Operations Connector is set up as a connected server in OMi.

  2. In the Operations Connector user interface, click Create in the toolbar. Then click Topology > XML XML File.

    Alternatively, double-click an existing policy to edit it.

  3. In the Properties page, define information that is related to the policy itself (for example, the name and description of the policy).

  4. In the Source page, define the path of the XML file and set the age to deletion.

  5. Click Save and Close to save the policy and close the editor.

  6. Optional. If the list of policies does not refresh automatically in the Operations Connector user interface, click Refresh in the toolbar.

Related topics

Topology Policies and Topology Synchronization

Configuring XML File Policy Properties

Configuring the Data Source in XML File Policies