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# Refresh processor definitions

# Refresh processor definitions {#ariaid-title1}

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

After activating Software Asset Management, refresh
processor definitions to normalize processors on servers in the CMDB.

## Before you begin

Role required: sam_admin

## About this task

Refresh processor definitions after activating Software Asset Management and
before running reconciliation. Refreshing processor definitions enables CPU types
(name of the processor discovered) to be mapped to the correct processor definition.

Refreshing processor definitions can be time consuming when running for the first
time. Allocate enough time to complete this task before proceeding.

## Procedure

Navigate to AllSoftware AssetAdministrationRefresh Processor Definitions and select Proceed.  
The Processor definitions list is shown.

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