ServiceNow CMDB Explained: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Works

What exactly is the ServiceNow CMDB, and why does it matter?

In this video, I break down ServiceNow’s Configuration Management Database (CMDB) — what it is, how it works, and why it’s such a foundational part of the platform.

You’ll learn:

What configuration management means in plain language

How the CMDB stores IT components (hardware, software, services)

What a Configuration Item (CI) is and how relationships are tracked

How automated discovery tools like Service Mapping and Discovery work

Why the CMDB is central to ServiceNow and the CSA exam

Whether you're preparing for the ServiceNow CSA exam or just want to understand the CMDB better, this video is a solid starting point.

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