CIS - Discovery (Question)

[SandeepKSingh]

Based on the following images, which choice best describes what occurs if Discovery sets the name attribute of a discovered Windows Server CI to 'Windows1' and then Altiris discovery runs detecting 'Windows2' for the name attribute on the same CI?

• A. The name of the CI stays 'Windows1'.
• B. The name of the CI changes to 'Windows2'.
• C. The name of the CI does not populate with either discovery.
• D. The CI is not discovered because Discovery is not listed in either image.

[Moin Kazi · Accepted solution]

Hi @SandeepKSingh ,

A. The name of the CI stays 'Windows1' - Because of lower order data precedence CI name would stay 'Windows1'.

If Altiris Data source precedence is lower than 100 in that case correct answer world be -

B. The name of the CI changes to 'Windows2'.

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[Dr Atul G- LNG · Accepted solution]

Hi @SandeepKSingh 

Agree many sources has different answer, but my friend @Moin Kazi  justify it. 

[Dr Atul G- LNG]

As per me Answer in B

[SandeepKSingh]

@Dr Atul G- LNG  can you explain more. As I have seen the answer varies at multiple place. How B is justified ?

[Dr Atul G- LNG · Accepted solution]

Hi @SandeepKSingh 

Agree many sources has different answer, but my friend @Moin Kazi  justify it. 

[Moin Kazi · Accepted solution]

Hi @SandeepKSingh ,

A. The name of the CI stays 'Windows1' - Because of lower order data precedence CI name would stay 'Windows1'.

If Altiris Data source precedence is lower than 100 in that case correct answer world be -

B. The name of the CI changes to 'Windows2'.

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If you found my response **helpful**, I’d appreciate it if you could take a moment to select **"Accept as Solution"** and **"Helpful"** Your support not only benefits me but also enriches the community.

Thank you!
Moin Kazi
www.linkedin.com/in/moinuddinkazi

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