Create a Tag

In the Tag Overview, you can create a static tag to apply to assets individually. You can also create an automatic tag by creating tag rules that the Asset Inventory uses to identify and tag matching assets.

For a demonstration on how to create a tag, see the following video:

To create a tag:

1. Access the Tag Overview.

2. Click Create tag .

   The Create a Tag page appears.

   

3. In the Tag category drop-down, do one of the following:

   • Select an existing category to which to add the new tag.

   • Add a new tag category:

     1. In the text box, type a name for the new category.

     2. In the Add new Category section, click the button.

        The Asset Inventory adds the new category.

4. In the Tag value text box, type a name for the tag value.

5. In the Tag type section, choose the type of tag to create:

   Tip: For more information, see Tag Format and Application.

   • static — You must manually apply the tag to individual assets.

     The Included assets section appears and displays a list of assets:

     1. In the Selection Mode section, choose the mode by which you want to apply the tag to assets:

        • Manual selection — Manually tag individual assets.

        • Batch — Create a query to select the assets to which you want to apply the tag.

     2. (Optional) Filter the asset list:

        

        1. Click Filter .

           The Add filter button appears.

        2. Click Add filter.

           A menu appears.

        3. Do one of the following:

           • To search the asset list by tag, click Tags.

           • To search the asset list by asset property, click Properties.

        4. In the search box, type the criteria by which you want to search the asset list.

           The Asset Inventory populates a list of options based on your criteria.

        5. Click the tag or property by which you want to filter the asset list.

           A menu appears.

        6. Select how to apply the filter. For example, if you want to search for an asset whose name is Asset14, then select the contains radio button and in the text box, type Asset14.

        7. Click Add filter.

           The filter appears above the asset list.

        8. Repeat these steps for each additional filter you want to apply.

        9. Click Apply filters.

           The Asset Inventory filters the asset list by the designated criteria.

     3. Select the check box next to the asset or assets to which you want to apply the tag.

6. Click Create tag .

   The Asset Inventory saves the tag and applies it to the appropriate assets.