SBOM Creation Wizard

The SBOM Creation Wizard guides you through the process of creating a new Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) project in CAST SBOM Manager. This comprehensive guide walks through each step of the wizard, explaining all available options and their impact on your SBOM.

New to SBOM Manager?

If this is your first time creating an SBOM, start with the Quick Start: Your First SBOM tutorial for a beginner-friendly walkthrough. This guide is a comprehensive reference for all wizard options.

Overview

The wizard consists of five main steps:

1. Details - Define basic project information
2. Source - Select and configure your source code location
3. Packages - Enable package manager scanners
4. Scanners - Configure file scanning and enrichment options
5. Summary - Review and finalize your configuration

Starting the Wizard

To launch the SBOM Creation Wizard:

1. Navigate to the SBOMs section from the main menu
2. Click the + New SBOM button located at the top right
3. The Project Creation Wizard opens

Wizard Steps

Follow these guides for detailed information about each step:

• Step 1: Details - Configure project metadata
• Step 2: Source - Select and configure your source code location
• Step 3: Packages - Enable package manager scanners
• Step 4: Scanners - Configure file scanning and enrichment
• Step 5: Summary - Review and create your SBOM

Additional Resources

• After Creation - What happens after the wizard completes
• Best Practices & Troubleshooting - Tips and common issues