2. Getting Started¶

DATAGERRY is a versatile asset management tool (or CMDB) that empowers users to define their own data models and store information in Objects. An Object represents entities such as routers, servers, locations, or maintenance contracts, each comprising multiple fields (e.g., management IP, hostname of a router) with specific data types. Examples of data types include text, checkbox, date, dropdown, and more, allowing for flexible and detailed data management tailored to individual organizational needs.

In DATAGERRY, the blueprint for an Object is defined by a Type. Each Type dictates the following details for all Objects belonging to it:

Fields and their respective data type

Sections to logically group fields

Type icon

Type name

The type definition can be modified at any time, even if Objects of that Type already exist.

Note

For detailed guidance on how to use DATAGERRY, please refer to this link: Basic Concepts of DATAGERRY

2.1. DATAGERRY Assistant¶

The DATAGERRY Assistant simplifies your introduction to DATAGERRY through straightforward steps. It automatically launches the first time you start DATAGERRY. Alternatively, you can access it anytime by clicking on Toolbox => Assistant in the top-right corner, allowing you to explore DATAGERRY independently before using the Assistant.

After launching the DATAGERRY Assistant , you will have the option to choose from various commonly used branches typical of CMDBs. You can select multiple branches or even choose all of them.

After clicking the “Continue” - Button, several profiles will be displayed based on the selected branches. Each profile includes a predefined set of types commonly used for these types of assets. Here, you can further customize your requirements by selecting or deselecting profiles.

Picture: Profile selection¶

After clicking the “Create” - Button all Types from the selected profiles will be generated, and you will be redirected to the type overview (accessible via Framework => Types in the top right corner). The newly created Types will also appear in the sidebar, grouped by Categories based on the selected branches and profiles.

In the table, you can access the configurations of the created Types by clicking the “Edit” icon in the ‘Actions’ column. This allows you to gain a first impression of how Types are structured in DATAGERRY. Additionally, you can create new Types by clicking the “+Add” button located above the table, enabling you to customize DATAGERRY to meet your specific requirements.