This procedure describes how to create host types by using the browser interface. You can also create host types by using the following command.
hdb.ht.add – Creates a new host type.
For a detailed description of this command, see Chapter 7, hdb: CLI Commands for Managing Hosts, in N1 Grid Service Provisioning System 5.0 Command-Line Interface Reference Manual.
If you would like to create a new host type from an existing host type, see How to Edit Host Types.
To create a host type, you must belong to a user group that has Create, Edit, Delete permission on hosts.
Go to the Host Types page.
In the top row of the table on the Host Types page, type a name and brief description for the new host type and click Create.
The Host Types Details page for the new host type is displayed.
Perform the following steps for each attribute that you plan to assign to the new host type.
(Optional) To hide the host type, select Hidden.
To save the host type, click Save.