Configure definition properties
You can configure additional capabilities and configuration options for the definition ruleset.
Deactivate a base system definition
Scan Engine admins can remove the checkbox on the active field, or, change the value of the boolean Active field to false without requiring an override.
| Scenario | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Direct deactivation of base system definition | - The definition is deactivated via UI or API without creating an override record. - No override is recorded in the system. |
| Quota impact check after deactivation | - Deactivated base system definitions are excluded from active definition counts. - They do not count toward custom definition quotas. - System recalculates entitlements accurately when definitions change status. |
| Override-then-deactivate existing workflow | - When a base system definition is overridden and then deactivated, the behavior remains unchanged. - The deactivated override does not count as a custom definition. |
| Entitlement hashing integrity | - All combinations of base system and overridden definitions in active or inactive states produce consistent entitlement hash results. - No regressions occur for states that existed before this feature was introduced. |
Note: Deactivating a definition does not remove it from the system. It only changes the active status. If you need to completely remove a definition, contact your system administrator.
Parent Topic:Configure Scan Engine properties