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# Explore

# Exploring the Operational Technology Manager {#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

Learn how you can use the Operational Technology Manager application
to create the foundational data and relationships that enable your enterprise to use the ServiceNow®
Operational Technology solution.

The Operational Technology Manager supports the use of the Configuration Management Database (CMDB), Service Graph Connectors, and Discovery applications in the ServiceNow AI Platform.
* **[Operational Technology Manager (OT) configuration item extension classes](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/6gFUFen4gwNl~rJlJOHFtw)**   
  Operational Technology Manager uses Operational Technology (OT) configuration item (CI) extension classes that extend the CMDB class hierarchy as shown in the following figure.
* **[CMDB CI classes for Operational Technology Manager](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/b4mg8sw8AMIgix5otwVwRQ)**   
  Operational Technology Manager adds these Configuration Management Database (CMDB) configuration item (CI) classes that are part of the CMDB CI Class Models application.
* **[OT device data import and discovery](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/nCl8f8CrQ3mfw6z5WWDf~Q)**   
  Multiple methods are available for uploading your existing Operational Technology device data into the ServiceNow AI Platform.
* **[Differences between OT and standard IT networks](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/3~nZfDnXjgiMnpcYjj_0GA)**   
  There are differences in how the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) handles the devices located in Operational Technology networks and those in standard Information Technology (IT) networks.