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ServiceNow Discovery Fundamentals

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Course Overview

This course introduces learners to ServiceNow Discovery, the foundation of IT Operations Management (ITOM). You’ll learn how to capture IP-enabled configuration items (CIs), map their dependencies, and integrate data into the CMDB using probes, sensors, and discovery patterns. Key topics include configuring MID Servers, working with credentials, running Discovery for Linux, Windows, network devices, and applications, extending Discovery with custom patterns, and troubleshooting techniques. By the end, you’ll be equipped to set up and manage Discovery effectively for real-world IT infrastructure environments. 

Relevant Industries

IT Services, Telecom, Banking & Finance, Healthcare, Government, Utilities, Manufacturing 

Overview of Technology

ServiceNow Discovery automates the process of identifying and mapping devices, applications, and services within IT environments. It enables accurate, real-time visibility into infrastructure, ensuring a healthy and reliable CMDB while supporting IT operations, incident response, and change management. 

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  • Sign up on the platform and choose your preferred batch.
  • Start your classes on the scheduled date .
  • Get access to learning materials and project dashboards.
  • Begin your training journey with expert-led sessions.
  • Apply your learning through real-world case studies and projects.

Detailed Course Curriculum

Module 1: Overview:
  • Lab 1.1: Discovery and CMDB Tour  
Module 2: MID Server:
  • Lab 2.1: MID Server Installation Validation  
Module 3: Running Discovery:
  • Lab 3.1: Running Discovery 
Module 4: Credentials and Behaviors:
  • Lab 4.1: Windows Discovery    
  • Lab 4.2: Linux Discovery 
  • Lab 4.3: Behaviors 
  • Lab 4.4: Router Discovery 
Module 5: Phases, Probes, and Classifications:
  • Lab 5.1: Ports Probes and IP Services    
  • Lab 5.2: Classifications and Trigger Probes 
  • Lab 5.3: CI Identification Troubleshooting 
Module 6: Application Mapping:
  • Lab 6.1: Process Classification    
  • Lab 6.2: Process Classification and Identification 
  • Lab 6.3: Application to Application Mapping 
Module 7: Asset Discovery and Agent Client Collector for Visibility:
  • Lab 7.1: Asset and CI Relationships    
  • Lab 7.2: Agent Client Collector for Visibility Discovery 
Module 8: Horizontal Discovery Patterns:
  • Lab 8.1: Extend Windows OS – Servers Pattern    
  • Lab 8.2: Extend Linux Server Pattern 
  • Lab 8.3: New SNMP Classifier and Discovery Pattern 
  • Lab 8.4: Remaining Firewall Requirements 
Module 9: Application Discovery Patterns:
  • Lab 9.1: Application Discovery Pattern    
  • Lab 9.2: More Mongoose Requirements 
  • Lab 9.3: Troubleshooting the Pattern 
Module 10: Configuration Management:
  • Lab 10.1: CMDB Health Properties    
  • Lab 10.2: CMDB Health Dashboard 
  • Lab 10.3: Hardware Configuration Management 
  • Lab 10.4: Application Configuration Management 

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