What action is initiated after configuring the discovery schedule?

The correct choice involves the initiation of the "Discover Now" UI action, which signals the start of the discovery process based on the configured schedule. When a discovery schedule is set up in ServiceNow, it defines when and how often the discovery scans the network for devices, applications, and services.

When the scheduled time arrives, the MID Server, which is responsible for executing the discovery, triggers the "Discover Now" action. This essentially tells the ServiceNow platform to begin the discovery process, scanning the designated network segments to gather information about IT assets.

This action plays a critical role in automating the discovery process, allowing organizations to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of their IT environment without requiring manual intervention. By utilizing the scheduled discovery, organizations can ensure they regularly inventory their assets, enabling better management and compliance.

The other options do not align with the primary function of a discovery schedule within ServiceNow. Shutting down the MID Server for maintenance, resetting network configurations, or exporting log files are not actions automatically triggered by configuring a discovery schedule. Instead, these actions may be part of broader system maintenance or audits in different contexts.