Using a Normalize Zip File as a Data Source

Data Platform

Configure a zip file as a data source:

1. Click Create Process, located in the upper-right section of the Administration Console. The Process Type screen opens
2. Click the IT Discovery Tool radio button.
3. Click Next.
4. Select Other: Normalize Zip File. You may need to scroll to the bottom of the list.
5. Click Next. The Select Data Source screen opens.
6. Complete the steps for one of the following options.
If the Zip file is on a local server: (see IT Discovery Tool Data Source— Zip File on Local Server)
Click the checkbox: Upload local data source.
Click Upload ZIP and select the file to upload.
If the Zip file is on a network or Data Platform server: (see IT Discovery Tool Data Source— Zip File on Network Server)
Uncheck the Upload local data source checkbox.
Enter a local path and authentication for the file located on either a network or Normalize server.
Click Test Connection to confirm that Data Platform Normalize can connect to the data source.

Note:You must see the status message “Connected Successfully” to activate the Next button and proceed with the configuration.

7. Complete one of the following options.
To configure the Process Settings now: Click Next and go to Configuring IT Discovery Tool Process Settings for detailed instructions.
To configure the Process Settings later: Click Finish to add the process to the Administration Console.

IT Discovery Tool Data Source— Zip File on Local Server

IT Discovery Tool Data Source— Zip File on Network Server