Data Certification plugin - Planned for deprecation

[dheerajcheepati]

1. What is Data Certification?

Data Certification manages scheduled and on-demand validations of data in CMDB and non-CMDB tables.

2. Where can I find relevant documentation?

Data Certification (servicenow.com)

3. Is the plugin being deprecated?

Yes, Planned for deprecation in the Z release.

Changes to plugins in the Xanadu release (servicenow.com)

4. What are the alternatives?

Install the CMDB Workspace v6.0+ application (compatible with Washington D.C. and later) from the ServiceNow Store to use the CMDB Data Manager feature. See Working with CMDB Data Manager.

5. How can I know more about Deprecation process?

Following KB shared more information on Application/Plugin Deprecation Process - Support and Troubleshooting (servicenow.com)

6. Which other plugins are planned for Deprecation in near future?

Latest information is available at Changes to plugins in the Xanadu release (servicenow.com)

7. How will my instance and users be impacted once the plugin is deprecated?

Once the application/plugin is deemed "deprecated" by ServiceNow it enters the deprecation state ("Deprecation State") and will no longer be deployed, enhanced, upgraded, improved, or supported. The application/plugin will remain active in the customer's instance during the Deprecation State however, it will be considered custom code and ServiceNow Technical Support Team will no longer be obligated to provide any services for it, including but not limited to the customer or technical support, maintenance patches, and/or bug fixes.

[Robert Campbell]

Do you know if this limitation will be addressed before Z? https://www.servicenow.com/community/cmdb-forum/cmdb-workspace-data-certification-doesn-t-allow-sele... 

[M Talha]

HI @dheerajcheepati 
Yeah, that's interesting, Asin my knowledge,

Additional Points on Data Certification Deprecation

1. Impact on Current Users:

   It's important for current users to understand how they can transition smoothly to alternatives like the CMDB Data Manager. Consider outlining any necessary training or migration steps.

2. Timeline for Deprecation:

   Specific timelines for the deprecation process should be clarified. Knowing key dates helps users prepare adequately.

3. Support Resources:

   Encourage users to leverage community forums and additional resources for support during this transition. Engaging with the ServiceNow Community can be invaluable.

4. Alternatives Comparison:

   A brief comparison of the features between Data Certification and CMDB Data Manager would help users see the benefits of making the switch.

5. Backup and Recovery:

   Advise users on how to back up data or settings before transitioning away from the deprecated plugin, ensuring data integrity during the change.

6. Notification Mechanism:

   Clarify how ServiceNow communicates deprecation notices and updates to ensure users are well-informed.

Useful Links for Validation:

• Data Certification Documentation: Data Certification - ServiceNow Documentation
• Plugin Deprecation Information: Changes to Plugins in the Xanadu Release
• CMDB Data Manager Documentation: Working with CMDB Data Manager
• Deprecation Process KB: Application/Plugin Deprecation Process (example link; adjust as necessary).

By addressing these additional points and utilizing the provided resources, you can better prepare users for the transition and ensure they have the necessary support.

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[valalves]

Can the outcome of certifying non-CMDB data still be achieved with the new alternatives such as CMDB Workspace v6.0+ application / CMDB Data Manager? 

[marshallpar]

With CMDB Data Manager in CMDB Workspace you can setup Certification policies against tables across the ServiceNow Platform which does allow certifying CMDB or non-CMDB data.

Also, as of CMDB Workspace version 7.4.0, the ability to dot-walk assignment to any linked User or Group field is now available, which closes one gap from the legacy data certification module that is now deprecated.

[Marta Nowak]

As the Data Certification Plugin was deprecated in Zurich relies and with it also Certification Element [cert_element] is no longer available so with it we can not see the certification element state : 

Do anyone Know how to show if the CI has been Certified or Failed in  "Data Certification experience in CMDB Workspace", so Using Data Manger ?? dose exist any field that shows if a CI record was certified and when ??