What do credentials in ServiceNow Discovery typically consist of?

In ServiceNow Discovery, credentials are essential for accessing various devices and applications in a network. The correct answer includes usernames, passwords, or certificates, which are commonly used to authenticate the discovery process.

Credentials such as usernames and passwords allow ServiceNow to log into operating systems, network devices, and applications securely. Certificates can provide enhanced security for authentication, particularly in environments where secure access is prioritized. With these credentials, ServiceNow enables a more comprehensive and accurate discovery of all assets within a network.

While other options like API keys (often used for specific integrations or application access) or network-level identifiers like IP addresses and port numbers serve important roles in connecting to and identifying resources, they do not fundamentally represent the standard credentials needed for authentication in ServiceNow Discovery. Similarly, device MAC addresses are hardware identifiers and do not relate to the authentication process. Thus, the inclusion of usernames, passwords, or certificates as credentials emphasizes their crucial function in facilitating secure and effective discovery of networked assets.