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UCMDB Browser

The UCMDB Browser provides a simple and intuitive search for CIs in UCMDB and displays important data in the context of the selected CI. It is an ideal tool for providing quick access to specific CI information.

For a CI that is found as a result of a search query, relevant data is presented and gathered into information widgets (for example, the Policies widget). Data is presented by default in a Preview mode, with the option to view more comprehensive data in an Expanded mode.

The Browser has a lightweight UI that ensures simple access to UCMDB information. No user administration is required (this is handled by the UCMDB UI), and no upgrades are needed when updating to a newer version. The Browser has backward compatibility and works with different versions of the UCMDB server by using only the UCMDB SDK.

Policy information from Configuration Manager is displayed using the Policies widget in the UCMDB Browser. This widget is provided out of the box, and during installation the required federation configuration from Configuration Manager is created.

The Policies widget shows policy status (satisfied or in breach) for the selected CI that is federated to UCMDB from Configuration Manager. Additional federation adapters for policy information have been configured in UCMDB are also displayed.

ClosedAccessing the UCMDB Browser

You can navigate to the UCMDB Browser in several ways:

  • To open the UCMDB Browser directly in a new window, enter:

    https://<server_name>:8443/ucmdb-browser

  • To open the embedded UCMDB browser with no CI selected, click Explore > UCMDB Browser.

  • To open the UCMDB Browser in the context of a selected CI, do one of the following:

    • Enter a term in the Search field at the top of the Configuration Manager screen and click .
    • In the Review/Authorize or Explore Views modules, select a CI and click .

    Note If you experience difficulties loading the embedded UCMDB Browser when using Internet Explorer 9, perform the following steps:

    • Disable compatibility mode for the UCMDB and Configuration Manager URLs (Tools > Compatibility View Settings).

    • Disable the Chrome frame add-on (Tools > Manage Add-ons).

ClosedNavigating from the UCMDB Browser to Configuration Manager

Three options are provided for navigating back to Configuration Manager from the UCMDB Browser:

UI Elements Description
Click to navigate back to the originating module in Configuration Manager.

Click to navigate to the Review/Authorize module in the context of the selected CI.

Note This functionality is available only for composite CIs.

Click to navigate to the Explore Views module in the context of the selected CI.

Note This functionality is available only for composite CIs.

Note If you select a CI in the UCMDB Browser that does not appear in any view and you attempt to navigate the Review/Authorize Changes or Explore Views modules, you will be asked if you want to create a view for the selected CI. If you choose to do so, you will be redirected to the selected module when the wizard is completed.For details, see Inventory View Wizard.

ClosedGetting Help

When you are in the embedded UCMDB Browser, you can access the complete UCMDB Browser online help by clicking Help > Help on this page.

ClosedUpgrading the UCMDB Browser

You can upgrade to the latest version of the UCMDB Browser independently of Configuration Manager.

  1. Download the latest version of the UCMDB Browser from ITOM Marketplace to a temporary directory: https://marketplace.microfocus.com/itom/content/ucmdb-browser-universal-cmdb-0.

    Note You may be asked to supply your Software Passport user name and password.

  2. Navigate to the following folder: <CM_installation_folder>/servers/server-0/webapps.

  3. Delete the ucmdb-browser.war file.

  4. Verify that the ucmdb-browser folder has been deleted as well. If the folder still appears after approximately 30 seconds, stop the Configuration Manager service and delete the folder manually.

  5. Copy the new ucmdb-browser.war file into the <Configuration Manager installation folder>/servers/server-0/webapps folder.

    Note If the server is running, use a cut-and-paste operation to put the new WAR file in place, rather than copy-and-paste. Using cut-and-paste copies the file instantly and causes the server to deploy the full application (instead of possibly deploying an incomplete WAR file).

  6. If you stopped the Configuration Manager service and deleted the ucmdb-browser folder manually (as described in step 4), restart the Configuration Manager service.

  7. Verify that the ucmdb-browser folder has been recreated.