There are three primary groups of users for the Inventory features of Design Studio:
Modelers are responsible for developing and extending complex models of services, networks, and other parts of your inventory. This involves the following tasks:
| Task | Reference |
|---|---|
| Creating Entity Specifications | Creating New Specifications
For information about particular kinds of specifications, see the individual sections about them. |
| Creating Characteristics | Creating Characteristics |
| Creating Configurations | Creating Configuration Specifications |
Cartridge developers can perform the tasks mentioned previously, and also write the rulesets, extension points, and other entities required to customize UIM behavior. See UIM Developer's Guide for more information about development tasks and procedures.
In addition to modeling, this involves the following tasks:
| Task | Reference |
|---|---|
| Creating entity identification specifications | Working with Entity Identification Specifications |
| Creating sequence specifications | Working with Sequence Specifications |
| Creating extension points | Working with Extension Points |
| Creating rulesets | Working with Rulesets |
| Creating ruleset extension points | Working with Ruleset Extension Points |
| Extending cartridge packs | About Cartridge Packs and Cartridges |
Deployment managers are responsible for build management and are usually advanced users of the version control system. Activities performed by deployment managers may include:
| Task | Reference |
|---|---|
| Importing cartridges | About Imported Inventory Cartridge Projects |
| Cleaning projects | Running Clean Builds |
| Resolving build issues | Reviewing the Error Log and Problems View |
| Reviewing error logs | Reviewing the Error Log |