Integrating Data With BSM Connector > XML File Policies > How to Collect Topology Data from XML Files

How to Collect Topology Data from XML Files

This task describes how to collect topology data from XML files that are produced by topology discovery scripts.

Note: For detailed information on topology discovery scripts, see Topology Policies and Topology Synchronization.

  1. Prerequisite: Make sure the following applies:

    1. Your BSM Connector is configured to work with OMi by using the bsmc-conf tool.

    2. The certificate request is approved on the OMi side.

    3. Your BSM Connector is set up as a connected server in OMi.

  2. In the BSM Connector user interface, click Create in the toolbar. Then click Topology > XML XML File.

    Alternatively, double-click an existing policy to edit it.

  3. In the Properties page, define information that is related to the policy itself (for example, the name and description of the policy).

    For details, see Configuring XML File Policy Properties.

  4. In the Source page,define the path of the XML file and set the age to deletion.

    For details, see Configuring the Data Source in XML File Policies.

  5. Click Save and Close to save the policy and close the editor.

  6. Optional. If the list of policies does not refresh automatically in the BSM Connector user interface, click Refresh in the toolbar.