Classifications enable Broker administrators to configure specific labels for regions and resources, which contribute to the Broker's decision engine determining where blueprints can be deployed.

When a deployment is requested, a Classification must be selected by the requesting user. The selected Classification forms part of the effective policy, and only regions which have been classed with a matching Classification will be included in the list of possibly deployment options.

This article describes the steps required to manage Classifications. Refer to the article Configuring Classifications for detailed steps in configuring existing Classifications.

Prerequisites

• Administrative access to the Broker UI
• Classifications plugin

Creating a Classification

This section describes the steps required to create a new Classification.

1. Log into the Broker UI as an administrative user
2. Navigate to Admin > Control Panel
   
   
3. Select the Classifications tile
   Note: If the Classifications tile isn't listed, check that the Classifications plugin is installed and has been enabled
   
4. Click Add
5. In the Add Classification screen, enter the following information:
   • Name: A name for this Classification
   • Description: A description for this Classification
     
6. Click Add
7. The Classification has been added
   
8. Configure the Classification

Removing a Classification

This section describes the steps required to remove a Classification.

1. Log into the Broker UI as an administrative user
2. Navigate to Admin > Control Panel
   
   
3. Select the Classifications tile
   Note: If the Classifications tab isn't listed, check that the Classifications plugin is installed and has been enabled
   
4. On the Classification to be removed, select the Edit drop down list
   Click Remove
   
5. Click Remove
   
6. The Classification has been removed