What is achieved by running new commands with probes and sensors?

Running new commands with probes and sensors is primarily aimed at gathering detailed information from various types of devices. Probes are small, lightweight scripts designed to collect data from target systems, while sensors process this data to understand and interpret the information collected. This combination allows for a deep dive into the specifics of hardware, software, and configurations across different environments.

The probes can be tailored to various protocols and types of devices, making them versatile in collecting comprehensive details about networked assets. By leveraging these probes and sensors effectively, ServiceNow Discovery can achieve extensive visibility into the environment, which is critical for asset management, compliance, and security assessments.

While limiting data collection and increasing speed of the discovery process are important aspects of overall management, the primary focus of using new commands within probes and sensors is to enhance the richness and quality of data collected from the diverse devices in an environment.