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# Set up advisor

# CMDB success advisor for SAM setup {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated July 22, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Use the CMDB success advisor application to configure and manage the CMDB success advisor for Software Asset Management (SAM).

## Plugins and dependencies {#cmdb-sa-sam-config-settings__section_plugins_dependencies}

Review the [CMDB success advisor](https://store.servicenow.com/store/app/db28ec5b87bba254221e8409dabb355c) application listing in the ServiceNow Store for information about dependencies, licensing or subscription requirements, and release compatibility. CMDB success advisor for SAM requires the Software Asset Management application and a SAM entitlement.

## Set up overview {#cmdb-sa-sam-config-settings__section_setup_overview}

1. [Get started with CMDB success advisor setup for SAM](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/aCERyGKH5baadLaULnxqEQ "Set up your Software Asset Management (SAM) specific advisor dashboard by selecting software products to define the SAM advisor scope.").

   Set up your SAM specific advisor dashboard by selecting software products to define the SAM advisor scope.
2. [Manage SAM advisor scope in CMDB success advisor](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/qk22KUwrXJbfVjcM3osvDw "Manage the scope of your advisor for Software Asset Management (SAM) by editing the software products in CMDB success advisor to support your targeted SAM outcomes.").

   After completing the initial setup, you can continue to improve your CMDB data quality by adjusting the software product selection for your current SAM goals.
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**Related topics**   

* [Configuring CMDB success advisor](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cmdb-sa-configuring&version=australia&pubname=australia-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US)