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This page is about Assets & Inventory Plugin for Jira DC. Using Cloud? Click here. |
This quickstart guide will walk you through the key concepts you need to know to help you get started with Assets and & Inventory Plugin (AIP) for Jira CloudData Center. AIP lets teams track assets, configuration items, and resources to understand key relationships between assets, applications, services, and underlying infrastructure.When you first install the plugin and open AIP, you'll be directed to the welcome page. Here, you can either start by creating your first asset or, if you're moving from one instance to another, you can use the import tool to add all assets and inventory instantly
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Step 1: Create assets
To get started with AIP, the first step is to create your assets. Assets are unique and individual items that can be anything from Assets represent individual items like laptops, servers, and equipment to contracts, vehicles, or licenses. We’ve already included the most common asset types licenses, or contracts. AIP provides pre-defined asset types for common items (Employee, Supplier, Laptop, License, and Server) for your convenience, but you can . You can also create your own as well.
To create an asset, simply fill out the required fields for the asset, such as its name, description, and department. You can also add custom attributes to capture any additional information you need. Once you've created an asset, you can easily update its information, view its history, and more.
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To better understand the app’s logic, you should know that AIP consists of a database that is structured around three key components: Assets, Asset Types, and Asset Type Collections. |
Assets are the heart of the AIP database, while asset types group similar assets together under a particular asset type, acting as a container for the assets.
You can customize asset types to your needs by defining specific attributes and properties for different types of assets. For example, an asset type for laptops might include attributes such as model, manufacturer, serial number, and warranty information.
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Before that, it’s best to better understand the AIP database structure:
Assets: The core of AIP, representing the individual items you track.
Asset Types: Group similar assets together (for example, "Laptops" or "Licenses").
Asset Type Schemes: Organize groups of asset types based on:
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Global attributes
Example: Create an "IT Assets" collection for laptops, servers, and software licenses.
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Fill out required fields like name, description, and department.
Add custom attributes for specific details.
Then you can easily update, view history, and manage each asset.
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Manage assets
AIP’s Asset Navigator screen is a powerful tool that allows you to manage assets. On this screen, which can be accessed by clicking Asset Navigator from the top navigation bar, you can control the entire lifecycle of your assets by displaying, editing, deleting, and linking them to each other.
Here you can:
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Use the search and filter options to quickly find the information you need.
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Click on an asset to view its details, update its information, or view its history.
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The Asset Navigator serves as your central hub for asset management. Key functionalities include:
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Searching and filtering assets.
Creating subscriptions to asset filters.
Viewing, editing, and deleting asset details.
Linking assets to each other.
Utilizing reports and gadgets for deeper insights into your asset management processes.
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to provide context and
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identify dependencies.
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That's it! With these two steps, Now you can start using AIP to efficiently manage your assets and inventory.efficiently! 🎉