Using the Resource Model

Resources can represent objects of a singular nature (for example, global settings) where only one instance of that resource type is ever present, or collections of objects (for example, virtual servers) where multiple instances might be created. To uniquely identify a specific instance of a collection-type resource, use the "name" property. Resources of a singular type do not require the "name" property.

Furthermore, there are two types of collection:

•Key/value resources. For example, virtual servers.

•Raw text files. For example, TrafficScript rules

Key/value resources have unique data structures, as defined in the resource model reference, whereas raw file resources have only two parameters; "name" and "content".

ATTENTION
Ivanti strongly recommends that singular object resources are only specified in one template for any cluster. Specifying these resources in multiple templates can lead to altering cluster-wide settings that impact other services.