Property reference

`sn_sm_scoped_app.max_valid_discovery_period_in_days`

The sn_sm_scoped_app.max_valid_discovery_period_in_days property sets the maximum duration a host remains valid for generating application service candidates. Admins should be cautious with this setting, as a non-positive value disables the feature and a low value can lead to the removal of all hosts.

Default: 0
Type: integer
Application: Service Mapping Plus

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do?	This property determines how long hosts are considered valid for application service candidate generation, impacting the discovery process.
What area does it affect?	Service Mapping Plus
What does the default mean?	The default value is "0", which sets the baseline numeric behavior for this property.
When should you review it?	Review this property when adjusting discovery cycles or managing host validity.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name	`sn_sm_scoped_app.max_valid_discovery_period_in_days`
Sys ID	`2512a5444f8662107aacea6b43ce0b69`
Type	integer
Application	Service Mapping Plus
Default value	`0`
Description	Sets the maximum number of days a host is considered valid when generating application service candidates. Setting this value to any non-positive integer deactivates this feature. If this value is set lower than or too close to the discovery cycle, it might result in the removal of all hosts. Consequently, no new candidates are created and existing candidates are deleted.
Updated	2025-06-19 11:35:59

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... of the respective companies with which they are associated. 2023 Property Description take precedence. This value applies to all tag- based service families. • Type: integer • Default value: 200 sn_sm_scoped_app.max_valid_discovery_period_in_days Sets the maximum number of days a host is considered valid when generating application service candidates. Setting this value to any non-positive integer deactivates this feature. Warning: If this value ...

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