Managing Metadata

The "Metadata" panel displays the following properties of the resource or the collection:

• Created - Shows the time when a resource was created and the author of a resource/collection.
• Last Updated - Shows the time when a resource was updated and the author of alterations/collection.
• Media Type - An associated Media type of the resource/collection.For more information about Media types, please, visit the Adding a Resource page.
• Checkpoint - Allows to create a checkpoint (URL for the permanent link) of a resource/collection.
• Versions - Allows to view versions of a resource/collection.
• Permalink - Holds the resource URL in both HTTP and HTTPS. (e.g. - http://10.100.2.76:9763/registry/resource/_system/governance/trunk/services/test)
• Description - Description of the resource/collection.

Checkpoint Creation

1. To create a checkpoint, click on the "Create Checkpoint" link.

2. If the checkpoint was successfully created, the "WSO2 Window" appears. Click "OK."

Viewing Versions

1. Click on the "View versions" link.

2. The "Versions" page appears.

• Version - Shows the number of a resource/collection version.
• Last Modified Date - Shows the last date of updating.
• Last Modified By - Shows the author of alterations.
• Actions
  
  • Details - Allows to get to the "Browse" page of a particular resource/collection version.
  • Restore - Allows to restore a resource/collection version.
  • Delete Version History - Allows to delete the version history resource. 

Editing Description

1. To edit a description of a resource/collection, click on the "Edit" link.

2. Edit the description of a resource/collection in the text area.

3. Click "Save."