--- sourceDocument: Australia Enterprise Architecture sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/application-portfolio-management Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Enterprise Architecture ft:clusterId : - appportman bundleId : - appportman workflow : - Technology --- # CSDM shapes support in the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization # CSDM shapes support in the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Australia * * Updated March 12, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of CSDM Shapes Support in the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization The Common Service Data Model (CSDM) defines standardized relationships between service-related objects within the Configuration Management Database (CMDB), facilitating consistency across IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Operations Management (ITOM), and Enterprise Architecture (EA) practices. In the Enterprise Architecture Workspace, CSDM shapes visually represent these relationships, enabling architects to effectively model business capabilities, applications, services, and technical components aligned with the Now Platform. Show full answer Show less ## CSDM Domains and Shapes CSDM 5 introduces seven domains, each encompassing related entities, with corresponding shapes in the Enterprise Architecture Workspace diagrams: * **Foundation:** Core referential data such as Company, Location, and Contracts. * **Ideation \& Strategy:** Early-stage planning and strategic objectives. * **Design \& Planning:** Architectural blueprints and application portfolios. * **Build \& Integration:** Development artifacts and integration points. * **Service Delivery:** Operational views of technology services. * **Service Consumption:** Services utilized by end users. ## Key Outcomes By utilizing CSDM shapes, ServiceNow customers can: * Visualize complex relationships and interactions within their service ecosystem. * Streamline processes and enhance strategic planning through clearly defined domains. * Improve compliance and tracking with standardized models for contracts and applications. * Facilitate effective service delivery and consumption by clearly defining service offerings and instances. * Leverage AI and digital assets efficiently through structured models, enhancing data usage for AI training and applications. ServiceNow CSDM data model defines standardized relationships between service-related objects in the CMDB. It ensures consistency across ITSM, ITOM, and EA practices. In Enterprise Architecture Workspace, CSDM shapes represent these objects visually in diagrams, enabling architects to model business capabilities, applications, services, and technical components in alignment with the Now Platform. ## CSDM domains and shapes {#align-with-csdm5__section_agh_d2l_3hc} CSDM 5 introduces seven domains, each grouping related entities. Shapes in Enterprise Architecture Workspace diagrams correspond to these domains: * Foundation- Shapes in this domain represent core referential data like Company, Location, Groups, Products, and Contracts. * Ideation \& Strategy- Shapes in this domain capture early-stage planning and strategic objectives. * Design \& Planning- Shapes in this domain define an architecture blueprint and logical application portfolio. * Build \& Integration- Shapes in this domain represent development artifacts and integration points. * Service Delivery- Shapes in this domain represent an operational view of technology services and offerings. * Service Consumption- Shapes in this domain represent services consumed by end users. {#align-with-csdm5__ul_slx_n2l_3hc} {#align-with-csdm5__table_dsf_5pm_3hc__entry__4} | Shape | Domain | Purpose | Example | |-|-|-|-| | Value Stream | Foundation | Represents a sequence of activities delivering business value | Customer Onboarding Value Stream | | Value Stream Stage | Foundation | Defines phases within a value stream for process improvement | Payment Processing Stage | | Business Process | Design \& Planning | Models operational workflows supporting business capabilities | Order-to-Cash Process | | Contract Model | Foundation | Standardizes contractual agreements and compliance tracking | Software Licensing Agreement Template | | Application Model | Foundation | Catalog entry for an application, including lifecycle and components | SAP ERP Application Model | | Business Capability | Design \& Planning | High-level ability enabling business outcomes | Customer Relationship Management Capability | | Business Application | Design \& Planning | Logical representation of an application supporting capabilities | Salesforce CRM | | Information Object | Design \& Planning | Conceptual representation of data artifacts | Customer Profile | | Portfolio | Build \& Integration | Groups services or products for investment and lifecycle management | IT Service Portfolio | | Service Offering | Build \& Integration | Defines variations or tiers of a service | Gold Tier Support Offering | | Service Instance | Build \& Integration | Represents deployed instance of a service | Payroll Application Service -- Production | | Technology Management Service | Build \& Integration | Technical service provided by IT for managing technology components | Database Management Service | | Technology Management Service Offering | Build \& Integration | Specific variation of a technical service | 24x7 Network Monitoring Offering | | Business Service | Service Delivery | Customer-facing service delivering measurable business value | Employee Onboarding Service | | Customer-Facing Service | Service Delivery | Service consumed directly by external customers | Online Banking Service | [Table 1. Enterprise Architecture Shapes mapping to CSDM Domain, Purpose, and Example] {#align-with-csdm5__table_dsf_5pm_3hc} {#align-with-csdm5__table_bq5_jrm_3hc__entry__4} | Shape | Domain | Purpose | Example | |-|-|-|-| | AI Dataset Digital Asset | Build \& Integration | Represents datasets used for AI training and inference | Customer Interaction Dataset | | AI Model Digital Asset | Build \& Integration | Represents AI models with metadata and lifecycle details | Large Language Model for HR Chatbot | | AI Prompt Digital Asset | Build \& Integration | Represents reusable prompts for generative AI | Incident Resolution Prompt | | AI System Digital Asset | Build \& Integration | Represents deployable AI systems integrating models and datasets | AI Recommendation Engine | [Table 2. AI \& Digital Asset Shapes] {#align-with-csdm5__table_bq5_jrm_3hc} {#align-with-csdm5__table_zt4_zrm_3hc__entry__4} | Shape | Domain | Purpose | Example | |-|-|-|-| | AI System Product Model | Foundation | Catalog entry for AI systems at product level | Conversational AI Platform | | AI Model Product Model | Foundation | Defines AI model product specifications | Image Classification Model | | AI Prompt Product Model | Foundation | Captures reusable prompt templates for governance | Customer Query Summarization Prompt | | AI Dataset Product Model | Foundation | Defines dataset product specifications | Product Image Dataset | | Software Component Model | Foundation | Represents modular software components | Authentication Module | | Software Model | Foundation | Represents software product models for licensing and compliance | Windows 11 Enterprise Model | | Software Product | Foundation | Represents actual software product offered or used | Microsoft Office Suite | | Product Feature | Foundation | Represents specific capability or function of a product | Multi-factor Authentication feature | [Table 3. Product Models] {#align-with-csdm5__table_zt4_zrm_3hc} **Related reference** * [Common Service Data Model (CSDM) shapes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/pzSMyvdWqmfESHSJyRUEFQ "CSDM is a prescriptive data model that defines standardized relationships between service-related objects in the CMDB. The CSDM shapes represent these objects visually in diagrams, enabling architects to model business capabilities, applications, services, and technical components in alignment with the Now Platform.")