What:
Virtual Network and Virtual Mainframes come into normalization via hardware pipeline (along with, e.g., switches, mainframes). Currently, they are normalized to Manufacturer-level only (i.e., no Technopedia product and model is specified). The proposed change is to normalize Virtual Network and Virtual Mainframes to Technopedia hardware products and models under Network Equipment – Virtual Network and Computers – Virtual Mainframes category/subcategory.
Why:
The proposed change is intended to address:
Current vs. Future Behavior:
SCENARIO |
CURRENT BEHAVIOR |
FUTURE BEHAVIOR |
Normalization |
Normalized to manufacturer-only |
Normalized to hardware product and/or model |
Technopedia product/model |
None |
Representative hardware product and/or model for virtual network and virtual mainframes |
Technopedia category/subcategory |
None |
Computers – Virtual Mainframes or Network Equipment – Virtual Network |
Virtual identifier |
Virtual flag (‘Yes’) |
Technopedia category/subcategory and Virtual flag (‘Yes’) |
Examples: Current Behavior on Virtual Network and Virtual Mainframes
Examples: Future Behavior on Virtual Network and Virtual Mainframes
Potential Impact
These changes will have an impact on Data Platform, IT Visibility, and Technopedia users:
When:
The changes will be implemented in 2 (two) weeks from this post.