Topic last updated—January 2008

Using the Software Categories node located under the Customize Catalog Configuration Manager console node, administrators can create custom software categories used to group software title information stored in the Asset Intelligence catalog.

Note
The information in this topic applies only to Configuration Manager 2007 SP1 and later.

Use the following procedure to create custom Asset Intelligence catalog software categories.

To create a custom software category

  1. In the Configuration Manager console, navigate to System Center Configuration Manager / Site Database (<site code> - <site name>) / Computer Management / Asset Intelligence / Customize Catalog / Software Categories.

  2. Right-click Software Categories, and click New Category to start the New Software Category Wizard.

    Note
    If the Configuration Manager console action pane is displayed, the New Software Category Wizard can also be started by clicking New Category in the action pane.

  3. On the General page of the New Software Category Wizard, specify a name for the new software category and, optionally, a description.

    Note
    The validation state for all new custom software categories is always user-defined.

  4. On the Summary page of the New Software Category Wizard, review the new software category information you have specified to ensure it is correct before continuing. If changes need to be made, click Previous to return to the General page.

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