CIS-ITSM · Question #39
What would you use to define a common grouping of configuration items such as all web servers in Miami?
The correct answer is D. Dynamic CI group. Dynamic CI Groups allow administrators to define rule-based criteria so that configuration items matching the rules are automatically included in the group.
Question
What would you use to define a common grouping of configuration items such as all web servers in Miami?
Options
- ACI class
- BDependent group
- CCSDM component group
- DDynamic CI group
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Why each option
Dynamic CI Groups allow administrators to define rule-based criteria so that configuration items matching the rules are automatically included in the group.
CI class defines the type or category of a configuration item (e.g., Linux Server) in the CMDB hierarchy, not a way to group specific instances by operational criteria.
Dependent group is not a standard ServiceNow CMDB construct used to group CIs by shared characteristics like location.
CSDM component group refers to a Common Service Data Model design concept, not a dynamic grouping mechanism for operational filtering of CIs.
A Dynamic CI Group uses filter conditions or scripted criteria - such as CI class equals Web Server and location equals Miami - to dynamically and automatically populate the group with all matching CIs, eliminating the need for manual membership management as CIs are added or changed.
Concept tested: Dynamic CI Groups for rule-based CMDB grouping
Source: https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/xanadu-it-operations-management/page/product/configuration-management/concept/c_DynamicCIGroups.html
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