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Add Layers to an Existing Model

Four out-of-the-box layers (perspectives) are provided:

  • Storage: Represents the generic relation of storage-related data, starting from Running Software via Node to exported storage pieces.
  • Networking: Represents Node-related network topology. Depicts Node to Switch connectivity with all interfaces, ports and VLANs relations.
  • Virtualization: An overall virtualization representation of Node virtual dependency with Running Software in it.

  • Clusters: Represents Cluster Topology from the perspective of Running Software and its relation to CRG, Cluster, and Physical Node.

The following layers are available if ASM Enhanced Package or Content Pack 17 (or later) is deployed:

  • Related Node: Select this layer to display the related nodes of all running software.

    Usually, the Related Node layer shows the Operating System of the computer on which the software is running.

  • Service Connection Point: Select this layer to display the Service Connection Point (SCP) CIs.

    A SCP is created during service modeling when the discovery job finds the next hop. The SCP CI contains the information for the next hop. For example, IP address, port number, and reference information (such as context root, DB name). The SCP CI triggers the discovery job for the next hop.

  • Load Balancers: When you select this layer, the topology map displays load balancers.

You can add layers to the topology map in the following way:

  1. In the Service Model dashboard, click an existing service model.

  2. Click and then click Add Layers.

  3. Click to execute the selected perspectives and to add new content to the current map.

  4. Do one of the following:

    • Click Close and Save Selected Layers to save the selected layers, so that the next time you open this service model, the perspective and content that you added will be visible in the topology map.
    • Click Close without Saving Selected to discard the selected layers and to close the Add Layers menu. Selected layers are not saved, but added content remains in the topology map for the duration of the current session.