Managing Environments
The platform’s Environment Browser is your central hub for organizing, accessing, and collaborating on infrastructure models. Whether you're comparing hardware refresh options, modeling cloud migrations, or running scenario-based TCO analyses, this workspace helps keep your work structured and accessible.
Environment Browser
The Environment Browser provides a folder-based interface for managing all environments across your workspace. From here, you can:
Create and organize environments by project, customer, or use case
Browse shared models created by your team
Access pre-built templates for quick scenario setup
1. Environment Folders
These are your personal or project-specific folders, where you can:
Create new environments from scratch, import, or templates
Rename, duplicate, or archive environments
Tag environments for grouping by technology (e.g., “Power10”, “Cloud Migration”)
📁 Use folders to group related environments—such as current vs. target configurations or multiple proposals for the same client.
2. Shared Environments Folder
This folder contains environments shared across your organization or team. It enables collaborative modeling and version control:
View-only and editable sharing options
Useful for peer reviews, approvals, and collaborative updates
Changes are tracked with user and timestamp history
🤝 Ideal for consulting teams, architecture groups, or procurement reviews.
3. Templates Folder
The Templates Folder contains ready-to-use modeling scenarios curated by Precision IT:
Common use cases like:
Power9 vs. Power11 Refresh
VMware Consolidation
Cloud Migration Baseline
Includes pre-populated server specs, licensing models, and cost assumptions
Can be cloned and customized to match real-world environments
⚡ Use templates to save time and ensure consistency in modeling assumptions.
Best Practices for Managing Environments
Use clear naming conventions (e.g., “ClientX-Power9-Refresh-2025”).
Tag environments by use case, platform, or region for easy filtering.
Archive completed projects to declutter your active workspace.
Leverage shared folders for cross-functional collaboration.
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