How many mid server should we install for discovery?

[Amit_H]

We are configuring discovery module for client and they have more than 2 lakh Cis which need to discover across the globe. Idealy how many mid server should i install? 

[Runjay Patel · Accepted solution]

Hi @Amit_H ,

I would suggest you to install 2 mid server for each data center (location) (use it for fail-over) and if you have more ci in one data center then you can install more.

Check this blog for mid server calculation and prerequisites of mid server:

https://servicenowwithrunjay.com/mid-server-calculator-for-servicenow-discovery/

https://servicenowwithrunjay.com/mid-server-system-requirements/

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[doug_schulze]

This might help...

https://www.servicenow.com/community/itom-articles/mid-server-best-practices/ta-p/2326878

[Community Alums]

Hi @Amit_H ,

@doug_schulze  has already given you the Mid-server estimater, please refer to that.