Service Graph Connector Integration
The Service Graph Connector (SGC) allows you to integrate the BigFix Inventory with the ServiceNow Configuration Management Database (CMDB). The connector is designed to support common use cases and requires additional customizations to meet your specific business process requirements. Successful implementation of the connector requires thorough assessment and due diligence, and could involve modifications to input fields or the implementation of specialized reconciliation processes to align with your internal workflows.
The connector maps BigFix Inventory data into the ServiceNow CMDB by categorizing it into three primary entities:
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Computer: Represents the physical and virtual hardware assets in your infrastructure. The integration creates and updates configuration items (CIs) for these devices, capturing essential details such as operating system types, hardware status, and network configurations.
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Software: Represents the software applications installed across your hardware assets. The connector imports detailed records of software components, including publisher names, detailed versions, and release information, allowing you to maintain a comprehensive software inventory.
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Software Usage: Tracks the active utilization of the installed software. The connector captures usage metrics such as average run time, total runs, and the dates the software was first and last used. The integration dynamically routes this data into either the standard CMDB software usage table or a dedicated custom table, depending on whether the Software Asset Management Foundation plugin is active in your instance.
For information on integrations API, refer to REST API.