Setting device alias in UIM 20.4 Operator Console

Products

• DX Unified Infrastructure Management (Nimsoft / UIM)

Issue/Introduction

 I want to change the device name at the Operator console level. I have set the alias but I am not seeing the name change in Inventory. (Setting the Alias may need to be done on the local UIM browser if you are unable to save the alias.)

1) press the pencil icon to set an alias

2) update the name in the popup.

3) press apply

4) press cancel to close the popup. The alias is maintained.

Environment

Release : 20.4

Component : UIM Operator Console - Inventory

Cause

Working as designed. Alias does not change the Name in the Name column, there is a hidden column called alias that will list the new name.

Resolution

Steps to see alias.

1) click on the 3 dots in the inventory screen.

2) select Edit Columns

3) Put the check in Alias and any additional fields you want to see

4) press Save. This will add the alias field. Move the column where it is best for usability. 

5) starting UIM 20.4CU5 column order persistence is kept. 

 

Additional Information

Since UIM 20.4CU5 column order persistence is kept.