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# Client software distribution validation process

# Client software distribution validation process {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

After SCCM deploys software to a target computer, client software distribution (CSD)
detects the installation and validates its status.  
Client software distribution uses the following methods for detecting software installed on the target machine:

* Discovery: CSD is configured to leverage Discovery to detect software installations. You can run Discovery manually at any time, or by a scheduled job.
* Microsoft SCCM Integration: You can import SCCM data into the CMDB using the features in the Integration - Microsoft SCCM plugin if Discovery is not active on the instance.
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The instance uses the data gathered by Discovery or the SCCM integration plugin to populate the Software Installation \[cmdb_sam_sw_install\] table. To validate installations using this data, CSD runs a scheduled job called Reconcile Requested Software that uses [Properties installed](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=csd-prop-installed&version=australia&pubname=australia-integrate-applications&ft:locale=en-US) settings. This process reconciles the software installation data accumulated in the CMDB and makes these status updates:

* Not installed to Installed: The user has installed the requested software within the time limit configured in the sn_client_sf_dist.softwareInstallExpDays property.
* Not installed to Status check expired: The time limit has expired for the user to install the requested software. The system stops checking for installation when the time limit expires.
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