discovery.error_framework.cmdb_lookup.type The discovery.error_framework.cmdb_lookup.type property defines the types of CMDB lookups that can be performed using sourced IP addresses or DNS names. Admins should review this property to ensure the correct lookup types are enabled for their discovery processes.
["1","2","3"]The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.
| What does it do? | This property captures a JSON array specifying which CMDB lookup types to use for retrieving configuration items and their attributes based on sourced IP addresses or DNS names. |
|---|---|
| What area does it affect? | CMDB Discovery Lookups |
| What does the default mean? | The default value is "["1","2","3"]", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed. |
| When should you review it? | Review this property when configuring or troubleshooting CMDB discovery processes. |
Raw metadata from the property record.
| Property name | discovery.error_framework.cmdb_lookup.type |
|---|---|
| Sys ID | b21b74c1ca5341cbbd6c71528c2a74e0 |
| Type | string |
| Application | Global |
| Default value | ["1","2","3"] |
| Description | Capture a JSON array of values (1 or 2 or 3) for CMDB LOOKUP types, described below, to retrieve the CI and its Lookup Attributes, from the CMDB. CMDB Lookup type values are: 1 - CI Lookup using Sourced IP Address in Configuration Item Table, 2 - CI Lookup using Sourced IP in IP Address Table, 3 - CI Lookup using DNS Name of Sourced IP Address in Configuration Item Table. EMPTY value implies NO CIs and its Lookup Attributes will be retrieved / referenced. Default (out-of-the-box) Configuration: 1,2,3. |
| Updated | 2026-02-21 15:51:00 |
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