====== Systems ======

  Defines a system to monitor. A system will set the type of monitored environment
  and is associated with connectors to define the connection parameters.
  
===== Purpose =====

  * A system is usually identified by a **SAP SID** and identifies a logical system with all its underlying components
  * Group connectors used to connect to the system and to define monitoring operations
  * Create authorizations allowing to control visibility and operations on the associated systems
  * Aggregate information and data in monitoring applications such as dashboards and alarm console.
  * Define business rules and reactions associated with the system

===== Definition =====

  * A system is defined by the below parameters:

^ Parameter ^ Description ^
| Display name | The name to use to identify the system |
| System ID | the SID of the system |
| Type | The stack type of the system |
| Short name | A short name used as a key to identify the system. **Cannot be changed once created** |
| Description | An optional description |
| Role | The role of the system |
| Environment | The applicative environment of the system |
| Properties | Optional properties to associate with the system |

===== System table =====

  * From the system table you will find links to quickly navigates to the underlying connectors
  * You will also have the possibility to create, edit or delete systems.