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# Define CI field attributes

# Define CI field attributes {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 30. Juni 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 Minuten Lesedauer

Define attributes on a Discovery schedule, IP network, IP range set, or IP address range to automatically populate configuration item (CI) field values during discovery.

## Vorbereitungen

Confirm the following

* You have at least one validated MID Server with a status of Up. The MID Server must reach the IP ranges that you intend to discover. You can install the MID Server by using [Use MID Server guided setup](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-mid-server-guidedsetup&version=australia&pubname=australia-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US) or by manually downloading and running the installer. For details, see the MID Server installation instructions for [Linux](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_InstallAMIDServerOnLinux&version=australia&pubname=australia-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US) and [Windows](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=mid-server-install-prereqs&version=australia&pubname=australia-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US).
* You have an active Discovery schedule with at least one range set and IP address range configured. For more information, see [Create an IP-based Discovery schedule in Discovery Admin Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9udMrG9yfLPJhCr8n1QL~w "Use the Discovery Admin Workspace dashboard to create IP-based Discovery schedules.") and [Discovery IP address configuration](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/8vKoQHEA0~nt8G_vReNYog#discovery-ip-address-configuration "Use one or more of these methods in any combination to define the network or network segment for Discovery to query. You can include or exclude specific IP ranges from your query.").
* You have installed and configured Visibility Content v6.30.0. For more information, see [Install Visibility Content](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/s4qJueLcOIEILDXoBb~4aA "You can install the Visibility Content application (sn_pattern_design) if you have the admin role.").
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Role required: discovery_admin

## Warum und wann dieser Vorgang ausgeführt wird

Generic attributes enable you to attach metadata to discovered CIs based on the scope of the discovery. Currently, you can use attributes to assign field values to CIs. You create attributes in the Discovery Attributes
related list, which is available on Discovery schedule, range set, and IP address range records. When discovery runs, it evaluates the attributes and applies the most granular matching value to each discovered CI.  
Hinweis:  
You can define attributes at three scope levels. A range-level attribute overrides a range set-level attribute, which overrides a schedule-level attribute.

## Prozedur

1. Navigate to AllDiscoveryDiscovery Schedules.
2. Select the Discovery Attributes tab from the related lists.
3. Select New.
4. Complete the fields on the form.

   | Field | Description |
   | Name | The name of the generic attribute. Enter a unique name for the generic attribute. |
   | Attribute Scope Table | The record that the attribute is associated with. This field is populated automatically based on the scope that you select and the record from which you create the attribute. |
   | Attribute Scope | The level at which the attribute applies. This field is set automatically based on the record from which you create the attribute and shouldn't be edited. |
   | Action | The type of action to perform. CI field is the only available option for this release and modifies a field value on discovered CIs. Select CI field to modify a field value on discovered CIs. |
   | Target Table | The CI class that the attribute applies to. Select Configuration item to apply the attribute to all CI types. Or, select a specific class such as Linux Server to restrict the attribute. |
   | Target Field | The CI field to populate. For example, select Location to set the location on discovered CIs. |
   | Value | The value to assign to the selected field. For reference fields, select a record from the referenced table. For string fields, enter a static value. |
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5. Select Submit.

## Ergebnisse

When the Discovery schedule runs, Discovery evaluates the attributes defined at each scope level and applies the appropriate values. If attributes are defined at multiple levels, the most granular value takes precedence.

## Nächste Maßnahme

To define more granular attributes, navigate to the range set or IP address range record. From the Discovery Attributes related list on that record, repeat the previous steps.