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07-27-2025 06:57 PM
Hi @rahulpatilv
In real-world ServiceNow implementations especially in enterprise environments users are not usually created manually in the sys_user table. Instead, automated integrations are the standard approach. Here’s how it typically works:
How Users Are Typically Created in ServiceNow (Production Environments)
1. Automated Provisioning via Identity Management (Recommended)
- Tools Used:
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Microsoft Active Directory (on-premises AD)
- Okta, SailPoint, or other Identity Providers (IdPs)
- Integration Protocols:
- LDAP (for on-prem AD)
- SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) – for cloud-based identity platforms
- REST APIs or MID Server integrations can also be used
- What Happens:
- Users are automatically created/updated in the sys_user table based on records in AD or other sources.
- Attributes like name, email, department, roles, and group memberships can be mapped.
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