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# Create a serverless discovery schedule

# Create a serverless schedule for Cohesity storage system discovery {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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Create a serverless discovery schedule to discover Cohesity storage systems.

## Before you begin

* Verify the MID Server is set to Active and is reachable to Cohesity storage cluster.
* Create an alias for the basic authentication credential. For more information, see [Create an alias for a basic authentication credential for Cohesity storage system discovery](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/OijYH4zaNdIo3ntp_1ZcCg "Create an alias and add it to a basic authentication credential to discover Cohesity storage systems.").
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Role required: discovery_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllDiscoveryDiscovery Schedules.
2. Create the discovery schedule record.
   1. Select New.
   2. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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      | Field | Description |
      |-|-|
      | Name | Unique name for this discovery schedule. |
      | Discover | Scan type, which should be Serverless. |
      | MID server | Name of the MID Server to use for this schedule. |
      | Active | Enables this schedule for discovery. |
      [Table 1. Discovery Schedule New record form]

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   3. Select Submit.
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3. Create the execution pattern.
   1. In the Discovery Schedules page, select the record you created.
   2. In the Serverless Execution Patterns tab, select New.
   3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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      | Field | Description |
      |-|-|
      | Name | Descriptive name for this record. |
      | Pattern | Pattern to be used for this schedule, which should be the Cohesity Storage System pattern. |
      | Proxy Host | Fully qualified domain name of the machine on which a proxy server is installed, when applicable. This field should be left empty. |
      | Active | Enables this schedule for discovery. |
      [Table 2. Serverless Execution Pattern New record form]

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   4. Select Submit.
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4. Set the pattern launcher parameters.
   1. In the Discovery Pattern Launcher Parameters tab, select the record you created.
   2. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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      | Parameter | Value |
      |-|-|
      | cluster_ip | The Cohesity cluster URL or IP address. |
      | credentialAlias | Name of the credential alias you created. |
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   3. Select Submit.
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## What to do next

Either execute discovery immediately by selecting Discover now or wait until the predefined schedule triggers the discovery.
**Related reference**   

* [Cohesity storage system discovery](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/diBmefGzub2WHx7R6Sj3CQ "The Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application uses the Cohesity Storage System pattern to find clusters, nodes, and chassis for the Cohesity DataPlatform. Discovering some of these resources may require updating to the latest version of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application from the ServiceNow Store.")

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