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Defining your catalog entry and product page for your deployable architecture

Defining your catalog entry and product page for your deployable architecture

When your deployable architecture is published in the IBM Cloud® catalog, it is represented by a catalog entry and a product page. During the onboarding process, you provide the contents of your catalog entry include your company or product logo and a short description. The contents of your product page include a list of features, a detailed description, and a link to your product's warranted documentation.

Defining your catalog entry

The contents of your catalog entry include the company or product logo, a short description about the product, and other details. Because the catalog entry is visible to users as they browse the IBM Cloud catalog, provide clear details that can help users find your product.

Providing a short description of your product

To provide a short description of your product, complete the following steps:

  1. From the Catalog entry page, click Summarize what the product is and its value.
  2. Enter a short description of what your product is, its value, and any other details that you want to be displayed in your catalog entry.
  3. Click Save.

Selecting your catalog category

Users can filter the catalog to display similar products based on common solutions, function, or use. To select your catalog category, complete the following steps:

  1. From the Catalog entry page, click Select category.
  2. From the list, select the category that best describes your product.

Adding search keywords

Relevant keywords enable your product to appear in search results when users search the catalog. To add keywords associated with your product, complete the following steps:

  1. From the Catalog entry page, click Enter words, phrases, and other key search terms associated with the product.
  2. Enter one or more keywords for your product, and click Save.

Defining your product page

When users select your product from the catalog, they are directed to additional details, including a detailed description of your product and a list of features. These details are displayed on the About tab within your product page.

Providing a detailed description of your product

Your detailed description explains the value of your product and what users gain by using it. The detailed description is displayed at the beginning of your product page in the catalog. You can expand on the short description for your catalog entry, but don't repeat the information that you already provided.

To provide a detailed description for your product, complete the following steps:

  1. From the Catalog entry page, click Enter text that explains the product's value and benefits to users.
  2. Provide the description of your product, and click Save.

Providing a list of product features

A list of features can highlight your product's attributes and benefits for users. To add a list of features, complete the following steps:

  1. From the Catalog entry page, click Add a list of product features.
  2. Click Add new and provide a title and a description for the feature.
  3. Click Save.

Providing your documentation URL

Your documentation link is used to direct users to your product's warranted documentation. To provide a documentation for your product, complete the following steps:

  1. From the Catalog entry page, click Add your documentation URL.
  2. Provide a link to your warranted product documentation, and click Save.

Next steps

Define the support experience for your deployable architecture.