Running ServiceNow MID Server in Docker 🐳
Containerizing the ServiceNow MID Server using Docker. Whether you’re a ServiceNow admin, a platform engineer, or simply curious about how Docker can simplify infrastructure, this one’s for you!
What’s a MID Server?
In the ServiceNow ecosystem, the MID (Management, Instrumentation, and Discovery) Server acts as a bridge between ServiceNow and your on-premise infrastructure. It facilitates:
- Discovery of devices and applications
- Integration with third-party systems
- Orchestration of automation workflows
Traditionally, setting up a MID Server requires a dedicated Windows/Linux machine. But what if we could make it more portable, reproducible, and easier to manage?
Introducing: MID Server in Docker
That’s exactly what this GitHub repository is all about. This project provides a simple and efficient way to run a ServiceNow MID Server inside a Docker container. No more manual installations or configuration headaches.
Why Dockerize the MID Server?
By containerizing the MID Server, you unlock a lot of DevOps-friendly benefits:
- ✅ Reusability: Deploy the same setup across environments.
- ✅ Isolation: Keep dependencies and configuration encapsulated.
- ✅ Portability: Move easily across servers, clouds, or laptops.
- ✅ Version Control: Use Git to manage configurations and custom scripts.
Logic
A scrapper is used to extract the MID Server version from the ServiceNow instance. This ensures that the MID Server is always compatible with your ServiceNow environment.
Currently, I am building the Docker image for Vancouver, Washingtondc, Xanadu, and Yokohama releases.
The Docker images are available on my Docker Hub
