Creating configuration maps: The basic steps

Configuration maps can be created by using a standard Configuration Maps Browser, or a TrailBlazer.

Using a Configuration Maps Browser

To create a configuration map, complete the following steps:

1.	Open a Configuration Maps Browser.

2.	From the Names menu, select Create. A window opens, prompting you to name the new configuration map.

3.	Type the name of the configuration map. The name must be unique among the configuration maps in the library.

4.	Select OK. A new configuration map is created. As the creator of the configuration map edition, you are its manager.

5.	Modify the contents of the configuration map. To do this, complete one or more of the following:

a.	Add new applications

b.	Release applications

c.	Delete applications

6.	Describe the configuration map in the description pane.

7.	Save the configuration map.

Example: Creating the configuration map Chooser Map illustrates these steps.

Using a TrailBlazer

To create a configuration map using a TrailBlazer, complete the following steps:

1.	Open a TrailBlazer on Configuration Maps.

2.	From the Configuration Maps pop-up menu, select Create. A window opens, prompting you to name the new configuration map.

3.	Type the name of the configuration map. The name must be unique among the configuration maps in your image.

4.	Select OK. A new configuration map is created. As the creator of the configuration map, you are its manager.

5.	Modify the contents of the configuration map. To do this, complete one or more of the following:

a.	Add new applications

b.	Release applications

c.	Delete applications

These operations are described in this chapter.

6.	You can add notes and comments to the configuration map. To do this, select either Notes or Comment from the drop-down property list. Add the notes and comments; then save the pane.