What is one type of serverless discovery mentioned?

Standard serverless discovery refers to the capability in ServiceNow Discovery that allows users to collect data and identify configuration items without the need for traditional servers dedicated to this task. This type of discovery leverages cloud resources to execute scans or retrieve information about infrastructure and applications residing in a cloud environment.

In a serverless context, this means that the underlying infrastructure is abstracted away, and the focus shifts to the services themselves. As a result, organizations can benefit from operational efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness provided by cloud providers, which handle the orchestration of resources as needed. This model enables automatic scaling and reduces the overhead of managing the servers traditionally involved in the discovery process.

While other terms such as agent-based and cloud-native discovery can refer to distinct methodologies or frameworks, standard serverless discovery specifically aligns with the serverless architecture paradigm that enables seamless and efficient operational processes in a cloud ecosystem. It represents a modern approach to discovery that capitalizes on the advantages of serverless computing.