In the context of ServiceNow Discovery, what does SNMP stand for?

SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol, which is a widely used protocol for network management. It enables the monitoring and management of devices on an IP network, such as routers, switches, servers, and workstations. In the context of ServiceNow Discovery, SNMP is critical because it allows the Discovery application to gather information about network devices automatically. By utilizing SNMP, ServiceNow can obtain valuable data such as device status, configurations, and performance metrics, which help in maintaining an up-to-date configuration management database (CMDB). This integration is essential for effective IT asset management and inventory management in a ServiceNow environment.