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# Migrate software installations

# Migrate software installations {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

If you are using Discovery, run this script after installing the Software Asset Management application to copy previously discovered software installation records from the \[cmdb_software_instance\] table to the \[cmdb_sam_sw_install\] table, which is used by the Software Asset Management application to store software installation records.

## Before you begin

Role required: sam_admin

## About this task

If you are running Discovery
and have used a version of Software Asset Management
previously, there is no need to run this script.

When running the Migrate Software Installs script, allow enough time for the process
to complete.

## Procedure

Navigate to AllSoftware AssetAdministrationMigrate Software Installs and select Proceed.  
The Software Installations list is shown. If the data has already been migrated, a message is shown.

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