FireScope Quick Start

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Starting The Appliance

1.	Download FireScope Orchestrate:BE in your preferred format.

2.	Unpack the download.

Start the virtual machine, using the appropriate player or server. The first time the virtual appliance is started, it may take a bit longer than normal as FireScope is initializing for the first time.
(Note : FireScope will need to lease an IP from your network via DHCP. If your installation is unable obtain a lease, please contact your network administrator)

4.	When FireScope has finished loading, you will see a screen that displays the current IP address of the virtual machine, with a console menu to perform key system tasks. (Use this menu if you ever need to restart your FireScope installation)

5.	Open a web browser and type in the IP address you saw in the previous step.

You're now ready to login to FireScope! 'Administrator' is the username, 'password' is the password. (We recommend you change this at your earliest opportunity) On initial login, you will be prompted to upload a license key. Use the file attached to this email to begin your trial. A sample dashboard is included, be sure and check out the FireScope Status tab while logged in as Admin.

This article applies to
FireScope Orchestrate
Version
2.0

- How To

Auditing a Change

This article explains how to track any data changes.

Cloning

Explains how to clone a CI or RFC.

Creating a Change Plan

This article will explain the steps in setting up a Change Plan.

Creating a new Configuration Item

Explains how to create a Configuration Item(s).

Creating a RFC

This article explains how to create a Request for Change (RFC).

Exporting Data

In addition to web services, data can be published from the FireScope CMDB via XML file. This article explains the steps in order to export data.

Getting Started

Explains the four main processes to be performed to successfully deploy your FireScope CMDB.

How to create a Calendar Note

This article explains how to add a Calendar Note.

Import from XML

To import an XML source file containing information about CI's, use the following steps.

Live Links

The Live Links feature enables real-time, attribute federation with third-party applications running MySQL, MS SQL or Oracle for their database (Other standard database engines will be available very soon).

Model Filters

Model Filters are logical groupings of CI Types, and serve a dual role - security and faster access to CI's. This article explains how to create/edit these Model Filters.

My Dashboard

Explains how to create a Dashboard Page.

Navigate Configuration Items

You can navigate Configuration Items in any of three ways, outlined in this article.

Orchestrate: How to edit an RFC layout

This brief Tip outlines how to edit an RFC Layout in FireScope Orchestrate.

Receiving Notifications of Change

This article explains how to set up notification whenever new CI's are added, updated or deleted.

Web Services

FireScope CMDB includes a web services interface that can be used by any third-party applications that are web services aware, to pull information out of the FireScope CMDB, or send fresh data in.