Learn and Explore Discovery

Learn how discovery helps you scan assets, identify configuration items, and improve visibility across your IT environment. Explore key terms, understand core benefits, and see how discovery works end to end with an example.

• Key Terms in Discovery
  Get familiar with essential terms before you start using discovery.
• Explore the Benefits of Discovery
  Explore the key benefits of each discovery component to automate asset identification, reduce manual effort, and keep CMDB data current.
• Learn the Discovery Lifecycle
  Learn how discovery scans, identifies, and processes asset data to keep your CMDB accurate and complete. The discovery lifecycle defines the end-to-end flow from detecting assets to updating configuration items in CMDB. Understanding this flow helps you plan scan schedules, troubleshoot data gaps, and maintain visibility across your IT environment.