Introduction to CMDB

• CMDB--configuration Management Database configuration management databases

• The CMDB tool contains at least these key features: consolidation, reconciliation, synchronization, mapping, and visualization .

consolidation is the ability to take full advantage of information from other sources, access the record source attributes contained in the CMDB, merge multiple data sources into a single view, and generate reports, along with information from the CMDB and other data sources;

Harmonic Ability is to maintain the integrity of each configuration item data source in the CMDB by comparing the matching fields from each data source to ensure that the records in the CMDB are not duplicated in multiple data sources, and that the automatic adjustment process enables the initial implementation, The database administrator's manual operation and on-site maintenance support work is minimized;

synchronization means ensuring that the information in the CMDB reflects the updates of federated data sources, determining the CMDB update schedule based on the frequency of federated data source updates, updating the CMDB in accordance with approved changes, and identifying unapproved changes;

Apply maps and visualizations , illustrate the relationships between applications and understand the dependencies between applications and other components, understand the impact of changes, and help diagnose problems.

As the core of IT management, CMDB is not only the focus of major management software manufacturers, but also gradually become a focus of implementation of system management projects. In many cases, the in-depth application ofITIL(it standardized service flow) has been challenged due to the neglect of the CMDB factors. At the same time, because the CMDB is the centralization of IT management information, the CMDB is also an important tool and means in the implementation and management of regulatory compliance.

And in the implementation of the need to note that the CMDB project is not a simple software installation process, but a consultation, training, implementation, optimization closely integrated process, involving platform tools procurement, consulting services, implementation services, training, and even expand the development of content, and the CMDB project can not be overnight, But a gradual, continuous development process, the need for enterprise follow-up investment and continuous improvement of services.

• And the difference between the database

  CMDB Software focuses on the management of information (acquisition, integration, recording, maintenance, inspection, updating, etc.), the database focuses on the physical storage of information, the two are closely linked.

  The functions of the CMDB require specialized CMDB management software, which is difficult to complete directly on traditional databases.
  

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Introduction to CMDB