Rule 6 - Mapping of VMware Record Sets to ServiceNow Category and Sub-Category Values

Rule Synopsis

These are the rule/s that determine the ServiceNow Category and Sub-Category values for each VMware Asset Type. 

Rule Details and Default

The rule/s are described by the mapping table shown below.

VMWare Record Set

Category Value

Sub-Category Value

vCenter Instance

Resource

Application

vCentre Datacentre

Resource

Infrastructure

vCentre Cluster

Resource

Infrastructure

vCentre Datastore

Resource

Infrastructure

vCentre Network

Resource

Infrastructure

vCentre Resource Pool

Resource

Infrastructure

ESXi Server

Hardware

Infrastructure

Virtual Machine Instance

Hardware

Computer

Override Options

Context

Customers may consider changing these mappings to meet the requirements of a customer specific instance of ServiceNow (e.g. to ensure the Category and Sub-Category values operate correctly for your business processes/workflows).

Options

  1. The Category and Sub-Category values can be changed for each VMware Record Set.

Overriding via Connection Settings

N/A

Additional Information

N/A

N/A

Support Model for Rule Overrides

Question: Can overrides be performed by customers without a Syncfish Extended Implementation and Support Plan?

Answer: No (a plan is needed - see below)

Question: Which Syncfish Extended Implementation and Support Plan is required to obtain overrides of this rule

Answer: Either a Bronze Plan, Silver Plan or Gold Plan