Adding Device Custom Field

Administrators can create custom fields to capture business-specific data that is not included in the standard inventory. These fields enable organizations to customize device information to meet operational requirements.

Creating Manual Custom Fields

This is a two-step process where you define the field details and set the properties for a custom field.

To create a Manual Custom Field:

  1. Go to Settings in top navigation.
  2. In left navigation, select KACE Cloud > Custom Fields > Devices to open the custom field list.
  3. Click Add Custom Field to open a drop-down list.
  4. Choose Manual from the list to open the Device Custom Field - Manual dialog.
  5. In the Field Details tab,
    1. Name - provide the name of the Custom Field.
    2. Description - provide description for the Custom Field.
  6. Use the Previous or Next buttons to move between the tabs.
  7. In the Properties tab,
    1. Category - Choose an option from the drop-down list. This field will be shown in the selected Category in the Device Details page.
    2. Data Type - Select a data type from the available options.
    3. Default Value - (Optional) Set the default value for the custom field.
  8. Click Add Custom Field.
    The saved Custom Field appears in the custom field list and can be viewed in the Device Details page.

 

Creating Collected Custom Fields

This is a three-step process where you define the field details, configure collectors, and set the properties for a custom field.

To create a Collected Custom Field:

  1. Go to Settings in top navigation.
  2. In left navigation, select KACE Cloud > Custom Fields > Devices to open the custom field list.
  3. Click Add Custom Field to open a drop-down list.
  4. Choose Collected to open the Device Custom Field - Collected dialog.
  5. In the Field Details tab,
    1. Name - provide the name of the Custom Field.
    2. Description - add description for the Custom Field.
  6. Use the Previous or Next buttons to move between the tabs.
  7. In the Collectors tab,
    1. Click Choose Collector to set up collectors for supported operating systems. This opens a list of available Collectors.
    2. Choose a Collector from the available options, and then click it to configure the details.
      • Windows - Available Collectors are Registry, File/Folder, Process, Service, and WMI Property
      • macOS - Available Collectors are File/Folder, Process, Service, and Plist Entry

      NOTE: You can assign only one Collector per operating system to a Custom Field.

    3. Configure the Collector by entering details in the Operation and Inputs fields
      • Operation - Select an operation from the drop-down list.
        Depending upon the Operation selected, the fields in the Inputs section change.
      • Inputs - Enter the details in the populated fields.

      4. NOTE The Output will be displayed on the screen based on the selected Operation.
      For more information on Collectors, see About Collectors.

    4. Click Add Collector. You return to the screen that lists all your configured Collectors.
    5. Click Next to move to the next tab.
  8. In the Properties tab,
    1. Category - Choose an option from the drop-down list.
      The custom field you create will appear under the chosen Category when viewing device details.
    2. Data Type - Select a data type from the available list. This list depends on the configured collectors in the Properties tab.
      For more information on the Data Types, see Supported Data Types.

      NOTE: The Data Type selection should match the expected output of your configured Collector operation. Incorrect Data Type will result in an error.

    3. Default Value - (Optional) Set the default value for the custom field.
  9. Click Add Custom Field.
    The saved Custom Field appears in the custom field list and can be viewed in the Device Details page.