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# CSD validation process

# Client software distribution validation process {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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After SCCM deploys software to a target computer, client software distribution (CSD)
detects the installation and validates its status.  
Client software distribution uses the following methods for detecting software installed on the target machine:

* Discovery: CSD is configured to leverage Discovery to detect software installations. You can run Discovery manually at any time, or by a scheduled job.
* Microsoft SCCM Integration: You can import SCCM data into the CMDB using the features in the Integration - Microsoft SCCM plugin if Discovery is not active on the instance.
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The instance uses the data gathered by Discovery or the SCCM integration plugin to populate the Software Installation \[cmdb_sam_sw_install\] table. To validate installations using this data, CSD runs a scheduled job called Reconcile Requested Software that uses [CSD property](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qpRlwTOXTJHOhWqFNsYoPw "Properties for client software distribution (CSD) manage the installation status of requested software deployments and configure scheduled Discoveries.") settings. This process reconciles the software installation data accumulated in the CMDB and makes these status updates:

* Not installed to Installed: The user has installed the requested software within the time limit configured in the sn_client_sf_dist.softwareInstallExpDays property.
* Not installed to Status check expired: The time limit has expired for the user to install the requested software. The system stops checking for installation when the time limit expires.
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