What happens if the classification criteria in Discovery is not met?

If the classification criteria in Discovery is not met, a Configuration Item (CI) will not be created. This is an important aspect of the Discovery process, as it ensures that only valid and relevant CIs are populated into the Configuration Management Database (CMDB). The classification criteria act as a filter to assess whether the discovered data can be accurately classified into a CI.

This filtering mechanism prevents extraneous or irrelevant data from cluttering the CMDB, which is crucial for maintaining an accurate and efficient database. If a discovered system or device does not meet these established criteria, Discovery will disregard the data associated with it, ensuring that only compliant and meaningful CIs are created.

Understanding this concept emphasizes the importance of adequately setting classification criteria to encapsulate the systems that truly matter for your organization's asset and configuration management needs.