Grouping Composer (7.2.1)

Note: This article is applicable to the original Grouping Composer introduced in TADDM v7.2.1. This functionality is known as Grouping Patterns in TADDM v7.3.

The Grouping Composer is a new TADDM tool to create groups. It replaces Application Templates and the Collections Wizard. Groups within TADDM 7.2.1 consist of:

• Business Applications – A group of IT Resources that constitute a logical function or application. These are typically a set of servers and software programs that work together to provide a function to the business. For example, a typical three tiered web application would consist of an http server talking to an application server (Websphere) talking to a Database server.

• Business Services – A group of Business Applications that provide a larger service to the business itself. For example, an HR portal may contain a Payroll Business Application, a Directory Application and an Insurance Application. Collectively they are the HR Business Service.

• Collections – A group of resources that make sense to view or manage together. For example, all Linux Servers or all Database Servers.

• Access Collections – The same as Collections but can be used to restrict access via the UI and API to the resources they contain.

The attached PDF provides Tips and Tricks for using the Grouping Composer as well as practical examples of building different types of groups.