Steps to create a custom column that is not in the Device list

Products

• VMware Smart Assurance
• Network Observability

Issue/Introduction

How to create a custom Column in the Smarts Network Configuration Manager (Smarts NCM) Device List

Environment

All supported release of Network Configuration Manager (NCM)

Resolution

To create a custom Column in the Smarts NCM Device list, do the following:

1. In Smarts NCM, open Tools > Data Field Manager
2. Click on the "Add new data field" button
3. Input name in the "Field Name"
4. Ensure the "Displayable" box is checked
5. Check the "Device" Box
6. Click Ok
7. Open Tools -> Network Navigation
8. Drill down the network to the devices and double click on the "Devices"
9. Right click on the Top Column, opening the "Select Display Columns"
10. Locate the newly created Field Name in the Available Items list and add it to the Selected Items list and click Ok.