Business Services map graphical representations

In a map display, a node is a graphical representation of a topology element, and an edge is a graphical representation of a relationship or connection between elements.

Default icons and edges for the Business Services map identifies and describes the default nodes and edges that may appear in a Business Services map. In the Map Console, you can also select Map > Map Legend to see a similar list.

Table 1. Default icons and edges for the Business Services map

Icon / visual indicator	Description
	Icon represents a ServiceOffering (business element).
	Icon represents a BusinessProcess (business element).
	Icon represents a ServiceSubscriber (business element).
	Icon represents a Customer (business element).
	Icon represents an Organization (business element).
	Icon represents a BusinessUnit (business element).
	Icon represents a line of business (LOB) (business element).
	Icon represents a Department (business element).
	Icon represents a HierarchicalGroup.
	Icon represents a DatabaseServer.
	Icon represents a SoftwareService.
	Solid line with arrow represents dependency.
	Dotted line with arrow represents dependency, composition, and membership.

Note:

Your system administrator may replace the default map nodes with other map nodes that are preferred by your organization. In that case, use Map > Map Legend to see the definitions of your map nodes.

You can customize the font and point size of the map icon text. The default map icon font is Helvetica. The default map icon font size is 12 point. The font and font size properties are modified in the webconsole.properties and dashboard.properties files. “Adjusting Java properties” in the VMware Smart Assurance Service Assurance Manager Operator Guide provides detailed information.