How to Create a Host Type Based on an Existing Host Type

Before You Begin

To edit a host type, you must belong to a user group that has Create, Edit, Delete permission on hosts.

Steps

1. Go to the Host Types page.

   See How to View Host Types.

2. On the Host Types page, find the row listing the host type that you plan to edit and click Details.

   A Details page appears for the selected host type.

3. Use the controls on the Edit page to modify the host type.

4. To save the modified host type as a new host type, click Save As.

   Another Details page appears.

5. Type the name of the new host type.

   The new host type name must be unique to existing host types.

   For more information about the syntax of host-type names, see Appendix C, Accepted Values for Provisioning System Objects.

6. Click Continue to Save As.