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# Discovery Sensor for Operational Technology (OT)

# Discovery Sensor for Operational Technology (OT) {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Use the Discovery Sensor for Operational Technology (OT) application to discover and query devices in the Operational Technology environment.

## Get started {#ot-discovery-sensor-landing__section_hht_hgl_5yb}

Use the links in the Related Topics section to explore, configure, and learn more about the ServiceNow
Discovery Sensor for Operational Technology (OT).

## Log files {#ot-discovery-sensor-landing__ot-discovery-sensor-landing-log-files}

To review files on your Sensor and access logs for troubleshooting purposes, you can SSH from another machine that has network access to the Sensor. If you have to authenticate, use the default credentials. Refer to [Configure the Discovery Sensor for OT](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/_aR8x9qUcyEHiC7qYbcuAA "Configuring the Discovery Sensor for OT provides discovery of all assets in your OT environment. The Sensor requires a Linux operating system that is installed either as a virtual machine or on a Bare-metal computer that is x86.") for the credentials.
* **[Explore the Discovery Sensor for Operational Technology (OT)](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/RzG9aM4nA4OQjaZ4de5c1w)**   
  The Discovery Sensor for OT provides you with enhanced scanning and query functionality to manage your assets in the OT environment.
* **[Configure the Discovery Sensor for OT](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/_aR8x9qUcyEHiC7qYbcuAA)**   
  Configuring the Discovery Sensor for OT provides discovery of all assets in your OT environment. The Sensor requires a Linux operating system that is installed either as a virtual machine or on a Bare-metal computer that is x86.