Managing Extended Attribute Relationships

You can configure an extended attribute so that its available values are determined by the system type or by the value selected for a different extended attribute.

You can manage a relationship between extended attributes, or between an extended attribute and a system type, on the Edit Relationship page.

You can set up these relationships:

  • System type as a parent
    When the object is associated with a particular system type, certain extended attribute values are available for selection.
  • Extended attribute as a parent
    When users select a value for a different extended attribute, certain extended attribute values are available for selection.
  1. On the navigation column, point to System Administration, and click System Tools.
  2. On the navigation column, point to Configuration, and click Extended Attributes.
  3. Point to the object's action icon, and then click View Extended Attributes.
  4. Point to the extended attribute's action icon, and click View Details.
  5. If the system type or extended attribute that you want to be the parent does not appear in the Parent field, click Edit.
  6. From the Parent field, select the system type or extended attribute to be the parent.
  7. Click Save.
  8. Click the hyperlink in the Parent field. The Edit Relationship page appears.
  9. Complete the fields.
  10. Click Save.