# Adding a dataset attribute group

Use this dialog box to add a dataset attribute group.

Group tab
  Use this tab to specify your dataset attribute group name and description.
  Name
    Enter a name for the dataset attribute group that you are creating. Names may consist of any combination of characters and must not exceed 30 characters in length. Names are case sensitive.
  Description
    Enter an optional description for the dataset attribute group. Descriptions may consist of any combination of characters and must not exceed 50 characters in length.
  Persist
    Click this check box to indicate that the dataset attribute group definition should persist (or be saved) across recycles of the Tivoli Enterprise Monitoring Server (monitoring server or TEMS). Dataset attribute group definitions are during a recycle of the monitoring server if Persist is not selected.
Properties tab
  Use this tab to specify the properties of your dataset attribute group.
  Group Properties
    Enter the dataset name, the catalog name, and associated name for your dataset attribute group.
  SMS
    Enter one or more SMS storage groups in the table to include volumes belonging to those groups in the dataset attribute group. Enter the data class, storage class, management class, and storage group.
  Owner
    Enter the owner of VSAM data sets.
  Volser
    Enter one or more volume names or volume masks in the table to include volumes in the dataset attribute group. You can specify a partial name pattern and place the wildcard character (*) at the end. For example, a mask of PRI* will include all volumes whose names begin with "PRI". Note: For all fields, you can enter multiple names.
Attributes tab
  Use this tab to specify the attribute constraints that are used in conjunction with the dataset device constraints for your dataset attribute group. Use the drop-down list in the Attribute column to define the attribute name. Use the drop-down list in the Operator column to select an operator. Use either the drop-down list in the Value column to select an enumerated value or enter a value in the field.