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sourceDocument: Xanadu Operational Technology Management
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    - Xanadu Operational Technology Management

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# Related information

# Related information {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Find more information about the Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) extension class, OT extension classes, and related applications.

## Extension classes overview {#mpm-related-information__section_pnt_mxx_kxb}

The extension classes help you understand how Operational Technology Management works with the Configuration Management Database (CMDB).

[Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) CI extension class](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cmdb-network-ids-nids-ci-extension-class&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US)
:   The Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) \[cmdb_ci_nids\] class builds the relationships between passive network monitoring appliances, and the devices on the network that it discovers.

[Operational Technology (OT) extension classes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cmdb-ci-class-models-operation-technology&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US)
:   The Configuration Management Database (CMDB) updates classes for OT.

## Related applications {#mpm-related-information__section_vwl_xbq_mxb}

[Operational Technology Manager](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/KXOAO5j4tYMj5sCaDmbvDA "The Operational Technology Manager application creates the foundational data and relationships that enable your organization to use the ServiceNow Operational Technology solution. Operational Technology Manager supports the use of the Configuration Management Database (CMDB), Service Graph Connectors, and Discovery applications in the ServiceNow AI Platform.")
:   The Operational Technology Manager application enables you to aggregate OT device data from multiple sources, so that you can build the foundational data relationships used in the Industrial solution.