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'''UCMDB''' is a software product from [[Micro Focus]] that generates and maintains a [[Configuration Management Database]] of [[information technology]] items. It includes a mechanism for automated discovery of IT infrastructure components, such as computers and network devices.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vizard |first=Mike |date=2012-10-22 |title=HP, Citrix Move the Service Desk to the Cloud |url=https://www.itbusinessedge.com/cloud/hp-citrix-move-the-service-desk-to-the-cloud/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=IT Business Edge |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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UCMDB is included in several [[Hewlett Packard|HP]] products and supports [[ITIL]]-based [[configuration management]] and [[change management]] processes. |
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UCMDB is a [[CMDB]] and discovery (combining [[DDMA]] and [[DDMI]] technique) software product produced by [[Hewlett Packard]] supporting [[ITIL]] [[Configuration Management (ITSM)|Configuration Management]] and which features a [[CMDB|Configuration Management Database]], as well as a mechanism for the automatic discovery of IT infrastructure components, such as computers, network devices and composing relationships between them. |
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UCMDB features prominently in HP ITSM, CCRM and SACM solutions supporting (ITIL based) [[Change management|change]] and [[Configuration management|configuration]] management processes. |
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== UCMDB for solving problems faced at IT Data centric level == |
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Commonly IT has data barriers between organizations, sites and processes where management data stays segregated and thus limited in its value to IT. |
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Another common issue is the ongoing maintenance of keeping management environment up and running and in sync. Especially in a multi vendor environment and / or in disparate upgrade cycles. |
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Most IT departments do not have a single authoritative source for key data that is reconciled against available data in the IT environment making it hard to |
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Predict effects of tactical and strategic decision. |
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Aggregate IT data to information and likewise aggregate It information to business intelligence that drives IT decisions. |
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Many organizations have IT processes in place, but are looking to: |
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* Standardize, centralize and automate |
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* Looking for a common process enhancer to gain the level of efficiency they expected from the IT process |
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The key is to reduce costs and increase IT capability while solving these problems which makes the potential solution difficult |
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== DDMA == |
== DDMA == |
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The DDMa component (Discovery and Dependency mapping Advanced) of UCMDB works by scanning ranges of IP |
The DDMa component (Discovery and Dependency mapping Advanced) of UCMDB works by scanning ranges of [[IP address]]es within pre-set probe IP ranges, using [[ping (networking utility)|ping]], [[ICMP echo]] requests and [[Nmap]] to locate live IP addresses and open [[TCP port]]s, and IP address harvesting techniques by querying ARP/Cache tables of level 3 network devices. Resulting current IP addresses are then translated into [[Configuration item|CIs]] which function as input for deeper level discovery. The pyramid model is designed to ensure that only relevant sources are being queried, resulting in lower network and node load. |
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== DDMI == |
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The DDMi component (Discovery and Dependency mapping Inventory) of UD (Universal Discovery, part of UCMDB) works by using agents to deploy scanners on a node, letting it collect software, hardware and asset data, and then converting it to CI's to be created or updated in UCMDB. The agent based way of collecting data is ideally suited for collecting data from client devices and servers. DDMI is using able to use native API's to collect in depth information. |
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== Combination of DDMA and DDMI == |
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The combination of DDMA and DDMi gives you a perfect way to connect to both devices with fixed IP addresses and dynamic IP addresses. |
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== Just in time Discover == |
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The combination of HP RUM (Real User Monitor) and UD (Universal Discovery) enables you to discover changes in your cloud environment at the moment it changes, resulting in real time updated views and CI's. |
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More information about HP software, and in particular HP UCMDB software, is available at The Hewlett Packard Live Network.<ref>https://hpln.hp.com/</ref> |
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== Application Mapping == |
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How the Infra Layer and Business Layer are connected and simulating Impact Analaysis in UCMDB, enables quick understanding of any Business Service and Application before doing any maintenance activity |
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==See also== |
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* [[ITSM]] |
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* [[CMDB]] |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* {{Official website|https://software.microfocus.com/en-us/products/configuration-management-system-database/overview}} |
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{{Commons category|Hewlett-Packard Software}} |
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* {{Official website|http://www.hp.com/software}} |
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==References== |
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UCMDB is a software product from Micro Focus that generates and maintains a Configuration Management Database of information technology items. It includes a mechanism for automated discovery of IT infrastructure components, such as computers and network devices.[1]
UCMDB is included in several HP products and supports ITIL-based configuration management and change management processes.
DDMA
[edit]The DDMa component (Discovery and Dependency mapping Advanced) of UCMDB works by scanning ranges of IP addresses within pre-set probe IP ranges, using ping, ICMP echo requests and Nmap to locate live IP addresses and open TCP ports, and IP address harvesting techniques by querying ARP/Cache tables of level 3 network devices. Resulting current IP addresses are then translated into CIs which function as input for deeper level discovery. The pyramid model is designed to ensure that only relevant sources are being queried, resulting in lower network and node load.
See also
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[edit]- ^ Vizard, Mike (2012-10-22). "HP, Citrix Move the Service Desk to the Cloud". IT Business Edge. Retrieved 2024-12-05.