CMDB Discovery Mapping

Configuration Management Database (CMDB) discovery is the process of populating the CMDB with accurate and up-to-date information about the IT assets in the organization's environment.

The discovery process involves identifying and collecting information about Configuration items (CI)s and their attributes, such as their type, location, relationships with other CIs, and the services they support. This data is then stored in the CMDB to provide a comprehensive view of the IT infrastructure.

CMDB discovery involves direct and indirect scanning of network devices, applications and other asset details. Refer to the illustrations for more about CMDB discovery scanning activity.

CMDB discovery supports various IT management processes like incident management, change management, asset management, and service management. It enables IT teams to make informed decisions, understand the impact of changes, and maintain a more robust and efficient IT environment.

User Persona: Administrator

Configure CMDB Discovery Mapping

To configure CMDB Discovery Mapping, perform the following steps:

1. Select CMDB > CMDB Discovery Mapping. Click New to configure CMDB Discovery Mapping.
   Figure: CMDB Discovery Mapping
   
   
2. Configure the CMDB Discovery Mapping for CMDB.Figure: Configuration screen
        
3. Specify the Tenant (ex: Information Technology) from the drop-down list. The screenshot for field values is shown below.Figure:Tenant
   
   
4.  Click Category to submit the configuration. The configured list of Category appears as shown below.
   Figure: Category
   Figure: Category list
   Here Switches is selected under Category list.
   Figure: Switches
   
   
5.  Click Save to save the CMDB Discovery Mapping.