Managing Device Allocation (Task Map)

The following task map points to procedures that enable and configure device allocation. Device allocation is not enabled by default. After device allocation is enabled, see Allocating Devices (Task Map).

Task	Description	For Instructions
Make a device allocatable	Enables a device to be allocated to one user at a time.	How to Make a Device Allocatable
Authorize users to allocate a device	Assigns device allocation authorizations to users.	How to Authorize Users to Allocate a Device
View the allocatable devices on your system	Lists the devices that are allocatable, and the state of the device.	How to View Allocation Information About a Device
Forcibly allocate a device	Allocates a device to a user who has an immediate need	Forcibly Allocating a Device
Forcibly deallocate a device	Deallocates a device that is currently allocated to a user	Forcibly Deallocating a Device
Change the allocation properties of a device	Changes the requirements for allocating a device	How to Change Which Devices Can Be Allocated
Create a device-clean script	Purges data from a physical device.	Writing New Device-Clean Scripts
Disable device allocation	Removes allocation restrictions from all devices.	How to Disable the Auditing Service
Audit device allocation	Records device allocation in the audit trail	How to Audit Device Allocation