Configuring CMDB Sync blackout windows

CMDB synchronization can usually occur at any time. To prevent CMDB access for a connection during sensitive times, you can configure blackout windows to occur. During a blackout window, all processing of the CMDB synchronization queue for that connection is paused. New nodes can still be scheduled for synchronization, both by continuous synchronization and batch synchronization, but no processing occurs until the blackout window ends.

To configure a CMDB Sync blackout window

1. Click the name of a CMDB sync connection on the CMDB sync home page. 
   The Manage CMDB Connection page is displayed
2. On the CMDB Sync connection page, click the Blackout Windows tab.
3. To add a new blackout window, click Add.
   The Add a New Blackout Window dialog is displayed. 

4. Enter the information for the blackout window in the fields described in the following table.

   
   

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5. Click OK. 
   The Blackout Windows tab displays the configured CMDB Sync blackout windows.
   

To edit an existing blackout window

You can edit an existing CMDB Sync blackout window. If the blackout is currently in progress, it is automatically cancelled when you edit it.

1. From the Blackout Windows tab of the CMDB Sync connection page, click Edit for the corresponding blackout window.
   The Edit an Existing Blackout Window dialog is displayed.
2. Edit the fields as required.
3. Click OK.

To delete an existing blackout window

You can delete an existing CMDB Sync blackout window.

1. From the Blackout Windows tab of the CMDB Sync connection page, click Delete for the corresponding blackout window.
2. When prompted, confirm the deletion of the blackout window by clicking OK.