--- sourceDocument: Australia Operational Technology Management sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/operational-technology Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Operational Technology Management ft:clusterId : - optm bundleId : - optm workflow : - Technology --- # Settings page # Settings page {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated March 12, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Settings page The Settings page in the Discovery Console for OT allows ServiceNow customers to view and modify system-wide configurations for the Discovery Console for OT, Discovery Sensor for OT, and the OT Discovery Collector. Accessible via the main navigation menu, this page is organized into multiple tabs, with the Console tab as the default view. Show full answer Show less ## Console Tab * **About:** Displays the Console version, Console ID, and a link to the End-User License Agreement (EULA). * **License:** Alerts users about license status on sign-in and during configuration; licenses must be obtained from ServiceNow representatives. * **Configuration:** Allows setting the Console Name (used in Syslog messages) and toggling High Contrast hyperlinks for better visibility. * **System Statistics:** Shows disk and memory usage of the host server, important for maintaining Console performance. ## Certificate Tab Enables checking and updating the Console certificate by generating or uploading certificate bundles. This is distinct from the general Certificates page. ## API Tab Manages active and denied API tokens and provides endpoint configurations necessary for integration with the Service Graph Connector (SGC) for OT Discovery. ## Email Tab Configures email and SMS alert settings using an external mail server. These settings activate alert notifications within the Console. ## Exports Tab Allows exporting Console data such as Assets, Sites, Software, Sensors, Network Zones, Notifications, and Images to JSON files. An "All" option exports all data categories in a ZIP file. ## Metadata Tab * **CVE Database Package:** Import CVE packages to enrich vulnerability data. * **Query Driver:** Import, download, and configure query drivers controlling Sensor and Scout query behavior, including concurrency and speed. * **Common Port Names \& Ethernet Vendors:** Manage mappings for port numbers to protocol names and MAC addresses to vendor info, which enhance reporting and asset information. These features can be enabled/disabled to import updated files. ## Package Tab Supports importing firmware packages via file upload or remote repository to enable Discovery Console for OT sensors to receive updates. ## Reprocess Tab Allows reprocessing of previously collected Auto Query scan results using the latest query driver logic to ensure data accuracy. ## Syslog Tab Configures Syslog server settings to forward Console data to external consumers like Splunk for security analysis. ## Logs Tab Provides the ability to download Discovery Console for OT logs by selecting current day, custom date, or date range for troubleshooting and tracking. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Centralized control over Console and sensor configurations improves operational efficiency. * License management and alerts help ensure compliance and uninterrupted use. * Metadata and query driver customization enhances the accuracy and richness of discovery data. * Export and backup capabilities facilitate data management and recovery planning. * Integration options through API and Syslog support seamless data sharing and security monitoring. * Email and SMS alert configurations enable proactive system monitoring and response. The Settings page lets you view and modify system-wide settings for the Discovery Console for OT, Discovery Sensor for OT, and the OT Discovery Collector. ## Settings page overview {#settings-page-console__section_ly4_3mf_w2c} To open the Settings page, select Settings from the main navigation menu. The Settings page is divided into tabs and opens to the Console tab view. The Settings page is organized by the following tab configuration options. Console The Console tab on the main Settings page is divided into the following sections. * About The Console tab includes a link to the End-User License Agreement (EULA), the version number of the Console, and the Console ID. * License When you first sign into the Console, a warning banner alerts that you need a license. When you use the interactive configuration wizard, you're also alerted to the license status. For more information, see [Requirements for Discovery Console for OT installation](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Y6D9R0NY_s8sBgvOF3mBWQ "For remote deployment at a facility or on a network, verify that the following requirements are met before installing the Discovery Console for OT."). Note: If needed, request a Console license from your ServiceNow account representative. * Configuration The Configuration section displays the Console Name of the local web Console. The Console Name is used in Syslog messages. In the Configuration section, use the High Contrast setting to change hyperlinks from orange to green for ease in viewing. To change this setting, select the Edit button, then slide the High Contrast toggle to Yes. Select Save to save your changes.
* System Statistics The Console settings show disk and memory usage for its host server. It's important to maintain an adequate disk and memory space so that the Console continues operating properly. Check the system statistics periodically to confirm that proper resources are available. {#settings-page-console__ul_mdd_vpk_dhc} Certificate On the Certificate tab, you can check the Console Certificate status. You can also update the certificate by selecting Generate New Bundle or Upload Bundle (.p12) and then selecting the Generate Bundle button. Note: The Certificate tab does not function the same as the Certificates page. API The API settings manage active and denied tokens and provide endpoint configuration files for the Service Graph Connector for ServiceNow OT Discovery. Email The Discovery Console for OT can be configured to send email and SMS text alerts when certain conditions occur within the system. To do so, the Console relies on an external mail server to send messages. In the Email Server Configuration panel, enter the settings that match your mail server configuration. The Discovery Console for OT uses these settings whenever the Enable Alert Notifications setting is activated. Exports The Export tab downloads data from the Console to JSON files. Available data types include Assets, Sites, Software, Sensors, Network Zones, Notifications, Images, and All. Selecting All bundles and downloads data from all categories in one ZIP file. Metadata The Metadata tab includes settings for several features related to metadata that can be used to enrich the analysis and reporting of data collected by the Console. For example, you can set up metadata to provide more details about the connections observed in the network. The following table describes the different sections of the Metadata tab.{#settings-page-console__table_ndd_vpk_dhc__entry__2} | Section | Description | |-|-| | CVE Database Package | Enables you to import a CVE package. You can use the Import CVE Package button to import a package locally saved on your computer. Note: You can obtain a current CVE database file from your ServiceNowOperational Technology Discovery representative. | | Query Driver | Enables you to import or download query drivers and set the concurrence and speed of Sensor and Scout queries. You can use the Import Query Driver button to import a query driver from your computer or Download Query Driver to download the current query driver and save locally. To edit the Query Driver settings, select the Edit Settings button. | | Common Port Names | Defines a mapping between port numbers and protocol names. This information is used in the Console to display protocol names when you create a ports activity report. This feature must be turned off to import a new port name file. To enable or disable this setting, select the Edit button under the Common Port Names and Ethernet vendor sections. A current port names file can be obtained from your Discovery Console for OT representative. | | Ethernet vendors | Defines a mapping between MAC addresses and vendor information. This information is used in the Console to provide vendor information for assets. This feature must be turned off to import a new Ethernet vendors file. To enable or disable this setting, select the Edit button under the Common Port Names and Ethernet vendor sections. A current Ethernet vendors file can be obtained from your Discovery Console for OT representative. | [ ] {#settings-page-console__table_ndd_vpk_dhc} Package In the Package tab, you can use the package source options under the Package Manager Configuration section. You can import packages by file upload or from a remote repository. Note: The package manager must be configured so that your Discovery Console for OT sensors can receive firmware updates. Reprocess The Reprocess feature allows the system to reevaluate previously collected Auto Query scan results using the latest query driver logic. See [Reprocess Auto Query results](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Hw3dYWrXewnB9NVjCeEaaQ "On the Settings page, the Reprocess tab is available to reprocess Auto Query results.") for more information. Syslog In the Syslog tab, you can configure a Syslog server. After configuring these settings, Syslog data can be forwarded from the Discovery Console for OT to a separate Syslog data consumer. For example, the Splunk enterprise security data analysis tool set. Logs From the Logs tab, you can download Discovery Console for OT logs. You have the option to choose whether to download logs on the current day, on a custom date, or on a date range. For more information, see [Download Console log files](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/94vhKmGcR3KqhFtprlX2KQ "The Console logs are available to download for tracking or troubleshooting purposes."). * **[Certificate tab](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/XTSHM4b5vPU~PY9_pLvcQg)** The Certificate tab is for generating or uploading the Discovery Console for OT certificate. * **[Discovery Console for OT API](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/mveNmYk6eQi0v0GOkwoi3Q)** You can access the discovery data from the Console via the API. On the Settings page, select the API tab to view and use the active tokens, denied tokens, and endpoints needed to communicate with the Service Graph Connector (SGC). * **[Edit email settings](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/6o5D1ztgR_HnD6JF0Di8Qg)** Edit the email settings as needed to match the settings on your mail server. * **[Export data](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~XjVqOymTF1iy17qifz6WA)** The Discovery Console for OT exports data as a JSON export file. * **[Create a backup for the Console](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/RWJd~p1WKsxVVFAWauMtNA)** You can create a full or partial backup of the Discovery Console for OT data. * **[Edit the Query Driver on Metadata tab](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/mzfhft1A7qlcbTRcS9TuGQ)** Edit the Query Driver on Metadata tab. The Query Driver section enables you to import or download query drivers and control the speed of Auto Queries. * **[Upload firmware packages](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/trppLDDVg2wij7uBfTZhOA)** If you're using a local repository, upload firmware packages to the Discovery Console for OT so the system knows when an update is needed. * **[Reprocess Auto Query results](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Hw3dYWrXewnB9NVjCeEaaQ)** On the Settings page, the Reprocess tab is available to reprocess Auto Query results. * **[Edit Syslog settings](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/xOakX5_zkZtWrsFlQKNpjA)** Edit the Syslog settings as needed to configure the Syslog server. * **[Download Console log files](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/94vhKmGcR3KqhFtprlX2KQ)** The Console logs are available to download for tracking or troubleshooting purposes.