What is required for debug mode to function in Infrastructure and Application patterns?

Debug mode for Infrastructure and Application patterns in ServiceNow Discovery is designed to provide detailed logging and tracing of discovery activities. For this mode to function effectively, it is essential that the system can reach the host IP being analyzed. This enables the discovery process to establish a connection and gather data about the system's configuration and state.

Having proper credentials is also critical because they allow the discovery tool to authenticate and interact with the target host system. Without such credentials, the process would not have the necessary permissions to retrieve the required information, rendering debug mode ineffective. When the host IP is reachable and the correct credentials are in place, debug mode can function as intended, offering insights and support for troubleshooting and verification of the discovery process.

Other options, such as an inactive host IP or local IP without credentials, would prevent the discovery process from functioning, as they do not meet the necessary criteria for establishing a successful connection and gathering information.