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# Run historical data collection for Virtual Machine Explorer

# Run historical data collection for Virtual Machine Explorer {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated March 6, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

After installing Discovery Admin Workspace, run historical data collection jobs to populate the Virtual machines with server CI and Virtual machines with no deep dive discovery reports on the Virtual Machine Explorer
dashboard.

## Before you begin

The application scope must be set to Global.

Role required: pa_data_collector or admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllPlatform AnalyticsData CollectorJobs.
2. Select the filter icon (![filter icon]()).
3. \[Name\]\[contains\]<kbd class="ph userinput">historic</kbd>AND \[Name\]\[contains\]<kbd class="ph userinput">VM</kbd>.
4. Run the filter by selecting Run.
5. Select \[PA VMs with links\] Historic Data Collection from the table.
6. Select Execute Now.  
   The historical data collection job collects data for the last 60 days.
7. Select the back icon to return to the previous table.
8. Select \[PA VMs with NO links\] Historic Data Collection from the table.
9. Select Execute Now.  
   The historical data collection job collects data for the last 60 days.

## What to do next

Manually refresh the indicators on the Virtual Machine Explorer dashboard to populate the Virtual machines with server CI and Virtual machines with no deep dive discovery reports, enabling you to view relevant data and
trends. For more information, see [Virtual Machine Explorer dashboard](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/kDnD82s3tu65ctI4irIYdw "The Discovery Admin Workspace Virtual Machine Explorer dashboard displays information on the activity and capacity of your virtual machine (VM) instances as revealed by the discovery process.").

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