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# Configure the SBOM generation

# Configure the SBOM generation {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Enable the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) creation and avoid duplicate SBOM files from being generated by setting the system properties.

## Before you begin

Verify the following setup:

* ServiceNow AI Platform, at least the Utah release
* Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns is up to date.
* CMDB CI Class Models, is up to date.
* Visibility Content is up to date.
* MID Server requirements: 8GB RAM with 4GB JVM and the Scan container images capability. For more information, see [Scan container images](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/7~3F3xLe_VZJrg5pPbWiAQ "Enable container image scanning using the Aqua Trivy tool.")

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Role required: discovery_admin

## Procedure

1. Select the SBOM format.
   1. In the navigation filter, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">sys_properties.list</kbd>.
   2. On the System Properties list, search for the <kbd class="ph userinput">sn_itom_pattern.sbom_format</kbd> and select the record.
   3. Set the Value field to your desired format.  
      The available formats are:
      * cyclonedx
      * spdx-json
      * spdx

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      Note:  
      Setting the value to None disables the creation of the SBOM.
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2. Set the sys_attachment system property to avoid duplicate SBOM files from being generated.
   1. Navigate to AllSystem DefinitionTables
   2. On the Tables form in the Label field, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">*attach</kbd>.
   3. Select the Attachment record.
   4. Select the Application Access tab.
   5. Select the Can delete check box.
   6. Select Update.
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## What to do next

[Download a software bill of materials (SBOM)](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/rsWK8HpjnZ~a9vSY4gURrw "Download a software Bill of Materials (SBOM) to gain visibility to the components of the container image such as the operating system packages that are installed.")

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