Can I delete software discovery models?

Paul125 · ‎10-10-2018

Hello, we have ton of software discovery models that are no longer useful. We don't want to create any Software models for something that is no longer in our environment. We are trying to get rid off these discovery models. Can I simply delete them? Will they discover back again? Please give me some more insight into removal process. Thanks!

bernyalvarado · ‎10-10-2018

Hi Paul,

When it comes to models you often will like to have a rich set of possible "Models". There's no a harm around keeping these. In fact, some companies actually sell an entire list of "Models" to have a rich / normalized CMDB.

You may want to think again if there's any real downsides behind keeping those "old" models vs keeping those in there in case the related software appears again in your environment.

Thanks,

Berny

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sachin_namjoshi · ‎10-10-2018

You can delete software model.But, this will be one time fix.

It's better to stop discovering software models so that you don't insert them again in your instance.

Regards,

Sachin

Paul125 · ‎10-10-2018

Thanks for the reply Sachin. It would be great if you can give more insight into how can stop discovering these(models that are no longer useful) models? Thanks

sachin_namjoshi · ‎10-12-2018

Hi Paul,

You can create an ACL on model table that does not allow the create operation for any users with the mid_server role. This would prevent any creations from taking place.

Regards,

Sachin

Paul125 · ‎10-13-2018

But, this can prevent entire model discovery not the particular ones that I am looking for. Any other suggestions appreciated. Thanks!