MIF file writing tips
For each attribute:
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Choose a name (remember to use consistent naming techniques).
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Assign it an ID number, unique and sequential within its group.
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Write a meaningful description.
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Determine what type of data will be used (integer, gauge, counter, display
string, octet string or date).
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Determine whether the attribute's access method should be read-only,
read-write or write-only.
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Determine whether the attribute's storage location should be common
or specific.
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Decide how the attribute's value will be derived (from within the database,
or by accessing the direct interface).
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Decide whether the attribute's value is a single value or is part of an
indexed table of values.
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If it is part of an indexed table, decide whether this attribute should
contribute to the indexing key(s).
Follow the MIF grammar and syntax as described in the
DMI Specification. Be sure the file is a simple ASCII
text file with no embedded formatting commands or invisible characters.
It does not matter in what order the groups appear in the MIF
file. The information should be organized in a way that makes sense so it
can be checked, expanded or changed over time.
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