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# Associate information objects

# Manage information objects in EA Workspace {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Relate a business application to an information object using the CI relationship \[cmdb_rel_ci\] table of type Uses::Used by. Use this suggested relationship to get the logical data of the information object, which can be used
to leverage the business application.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon (![Portfolio icon]()).
3. Select the expand row icon (![Expand Row icon]()) next to Application Portfolio.
4. Select Business Applications.
5. Select the name of a business application to view the associated artifacts.
6. Select the Information Objects tab.  
   A list of information objects associated with the business application is displayed.
7. To relate an existing information object to the business application, select Add.
8. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   For field information, see [Add relationship form](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/_kWBtp9_L6FRwZItLC~jgw "Relate a business application to an information object using the CI relationship [cmdb_rel_ci] table of type Uses::Used by. Use this suggested relationship to get the logical data of the information object to leverage a business application.").
9. Select Save.
10. To delete a relationship between a business application and an information object, select an information object then select Delete Relationship.  
    The relationship between the business application and the information object, and the attributes of the relationship gets deleted.
11. To edit an existing relationship details, select an information object then select Edit.  
    Edit the details in the Manage Relationship form and select Update.  
    Note:  
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