What discovery phases do patterns run during?

Patterns play a crucial role in ServiceNow Discovery, particularly during the identification and exploration phases. During the identification phase, patterns help to determine the type of devices that are being discovered and assist in mapping them to appropriate configuration items. Their main function here is to establish a clear understanding of what is being discovered.

In the exploration phase, patterns are utilized to gather granular details about the identified devices. This phase focuses on deeper exploration, where the discovered devices are examined more closely to collect additional data. Patterns can analyze system attributes and relationships to ensure that the data collected is comprehensive and accurate.

Choosing only the identification and exploration phases aligns with the specific functionalities that patterns serve in the discovery process, emphasizing their importance in accurately categorizing and understanding the devices being added to your ServiceNow environment.