When creating a second MID Server, what is essential regarding the extracted installation files?

When creating a second MID Server, it is essential to start with a fresh extraction of the MID Server files. This is important because each MID Server instance must operate independently while still being configured to communicate properly with the ServiceNow instance. Fresh extraction ensures that each server has the correct and uncorrupted files necessary for its operation.

Using existing installation files from the first MID Server can lead to issues such as configuration conflicts or mismatches, as the servers may have different configurations or updated components needed for optimal performance. Similarly, using older versions of the installation files could introduce bugs or incompatibility with newer ServiceNow functionalities. Extracting files in a different directory might help with organization, but if the files themselves are not fresh, it does not guarantee a properly functioning MID Server. Thus, starting with a fresh extraction is the recommended and best practice approach for setting up additional MID Servers.