MDM template
Use the MDM template to process Microsoft data from any source.
Download the template
Section titled “Download the template”Use this template when your tool isn’t supported directly, to load software and hardware data pertaining to Microsoft analysis. Download the template from its data source: open Datasources, click MDM - Template, then click Download Template. Download a fresh copy each time, as templates are updated.
For a complete analysis, also give Infrastructure Mapper your virtual relationships, from at least one of these data sources:
- RVTools
- VMware PowerCLI
- IFMP - Template
See all data sources here
Complete the template
Section titled “Complete the template”The sheet is split in to two sections, the top half shows which columns are required, with information surrounding the contents to be filled in said columns.
In this example “software_publisher” is a required field and should be filled with a value listed beneath it, e.g. Microsoft
Next we have the section that requires completion, where all lines beneath “DATA LINES TO BE IMPORTED” will be imported.
When completing the template make sure to remove the example data provided in the grey section.
Make sure to save your changes.
Upload the template
Section titled “Upload the template”The MDM file upload is Datasources, then MDM - Template.
- Click Download Template if you do not already have a current copy. Reset data clears what this source has already taken in.
- Drag the file into Drag & drop files & folders here, or click Upload. The accepted types are .xls, .xlsx, .xlsm and .xlsb.
- Check Runs, Files Uploaded, Validation Errors and Processing Errors on the same page. Upload history is also on Upload history.
