difference between cmdb_ci and alm_asset table

[Khanna Ji]

difference between cmdb_ci and alm_asset table

[anurag92]

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[india]

Cmdb_ci is for configuration item   while alm_asset for Asset.

Now i think you want to know difference between asset and ci..right?

In easiest way one can define the difference between asset and ci as

CI--> anything which must be configurable,not participate directly in any financial decision.Provides the strength of your organisation in terms of working items.

Asset: Anything which may or may not be configurable,but participate in all financial decision.

Let's take an example that can easily signify the similarity and differences:

1) Similarity:

Server - It is both an asset as well as a CI.

2) Difference:

Building - It is an asset but not a CI.(It is totally depend on financial aspect.)

Document - It is a CI but not an asset.(you can add/delete info i.e configure document,but document financial value doesn't appreciate/depreciate e.g like user manual..If it is SHARE MARKET DOCUMENT than it may be consider as ASSET+CI)

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