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# AWS Backup Plan

# AWS Backup Plan pattern-based discovery {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated May 6, 2026  
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## Summary of AWS Backup Plan pattern-based discovery

The AWS Backup Plan pattern-based discovery enables ServiceNow customers to find and map AWS Backup Plans within their cloud environments using Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns.
This capability helps maintain accurate and updated Configuration Management Database (CMDB) data by discovering backup plans along with their associated metadata and relationships.
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## Prerequisites and Setup

* Ensure AWS discovery prerequisites are met as outlined in the AWS discovery using patterns documentation.
* Verify that the AWS Backup Plan resource is not listed in the Resource Inclusion List (\[sacloudinventoryresourcewhitelist\]) to prevent duplicate discovery.
* Enable the AWS Backup Plan pattern, which is disabled by default. From Visibility Content version 6.28.0 onward, pattern activation or deactivation is not considered a customization and will receive updates.

## Data Storage and Tables

The discovery pattern populates data in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables:

* **Non-CMDB table:** `cmdbawsbackupbackupplan` stores detailed backup plan attributes like Name, Amazon Resource Name (ARN), Plan ID, Version ID, Creator Request ID, and references the Cloud Resource table.
* **CMDB table:** `cmdbcicmpresource` stores resource-level data such as ARN, name, resource type (set to `AWS::Backup::BackupPlan`), operational status, and install status.

## Relationships and References

The pattern creates relationships and references to support comprehensive discovery and mapping:

* **Relationships:** Each AWS Backup Plan resource is related to an AWS Datacenter through a "Hosted on::Hosts" relationship, stored in the `cmdbrelci` table.
* **References:** Links between the AWS Backup Plan record and the Cloud Resource record are maintained but do not appear in the relationship table.

## AWS Tag Discovery

The pattern also collects AWS tags associated with Backup Plans and populates them in the `cmdbkeyvalue` table, linking each tag's key and value to the corresponding Cloud Resource record.

## Benefits for ServiceNow Customers

* Automates discovery of AWS Backup Plans to keep your CMDB accurate and up to date.
* Provides detailed metadata and operational data on backup plans, enabling better visibility and management.
* Supports relationship mapping that helps contextualize backup plans within your AWS infrastructure.
* Includes AWS tagging information for enhanced resource categorization and reporting.  
Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns finds AWS Backup Plans on your cloud environment. Discovering some of these resources might require updating to the latest version of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application from the ServiceNow Store.

## Pattern-based discovery and mapping requirements {#aws-backup-plan__section_rpj_fj2_bgc}

Verify the AWS discovery prerequisites
:   For more information, see the prerequisites section in [AWS discovery using patterns](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/NFaTlkGaSxMWb2bQPsCnCA "Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns uses patterns to discover components of the Amazon AWS Cloud deployment during horizontal discovery. Discovering some of these resources might require updating to the latest version of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application from the ServiceNow Store.").

Remove resources from the Resource Inclusion List table
:   Verify that the relevant resource isn't listed in the Resource Inclusion List \[sa_cloud_inventory_resource_whitelist\] table to avoid duplicate discovery. For more information on removing resources from the Resource
    Inclusion List, see [AWS Resource Inventory discovery with Patterns](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/0pDNq0441mpy~sExfQvvqA "The ServiceNow Discovery and Service Mapping applications can find and map the AWS resources available by AWS Config Service. Discovering some of these resources might require updating to the latest version of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application from the ServiceNow Store.").

Enable the relevant pattern
:   The pattern for this service is disabled by default. Starting with Visibility Content version 6.28.0, activating or deactivating a pattern won't be considered a customization, and it will continue to receive updates. Patterns that were previously activated or deactivated will reset to the latest predefined version after upgrading while retaining the last active field value. For more information on enabling patterns, see [Activate a disabled pattern](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/aypCYVQdO8oFebLMLEI89g "If you want to use a pattern for discovery that's disabled by default, activate it manually.").{#aws-backup-plan__activating-disabled-pattern-not-customization}
Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables.

## Data stored in non-CMDB tables {#aws-backup-plan__section_aq4_qkq_hfc}

Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the non-CMDB table when running the Amazon AWS - Backup Backup Plan - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern.

You can review the non-CMDB
AWS tables by navigating to AllConfigurationAWS. You can also search the navigation filter for the specific pattern name.  
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| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Name \[name\] | Name of the AWS Backup Plan. |
| Object ID \[object_id\] | Amazon Resource Name (ARN) that uniquely identifies the backup plan. |
| Plan ID \[plan_id\] | Unique identifier assigned to the backup plan. |
| Version ID \[version_id\] | Version identifier of the backup plan. |
| Creator Request ID \[creator_request_id\] | Unique string that identifies the request to create a backup plan. |
| Configuration Item \[configuration_item\] | References the Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] table. |
[Table 1. AWS Backup Backup Plan \[cmdb_aws_backup_backup_plan\]]

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## Data stored in CMDB tables {#aws-backup-plan__section_ggp_ql2_bgc}

Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the CMDB when running the Amazon AWS - Backup Backup Plan - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern.  
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| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Object ID \[object_id\] | ARN that uniquely identifies the backup plan. |
| Name \[name\] | Name of the AWS Backup Plan. |
| Resource type \[resource_type\] | Type of resource. The value is set to AWS::Backup::BackupPlan. |
| Operational status \[operational_status\] | Operational status of the resource. Default value is Operational. |
| Install Status \[install_status\] | Install status of the resource. Default value is Installed. |
[Table 2. Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\]]

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## CI relationships and references {#aws-backup-plan__section_dc4_ghc_dgc}

The Amazon AWS - Backup Backup Plan - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern creates the following relationships and references to support AWS Backup Plan discovery. References link to records in other tables and don't appear in the CI Relationship \[cmdb_rel_ci\] table.  
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| CI | Relationship | CI |
|-|-|-|
| Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] | Hosted on::Hosts | AWS Datacenter \[cmdb_ci_aws_datacenter\] |
[Table 3. CI relationships]

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| CI | Field | Referenced CI |
|-|-|-|
| AWS Backup Backup Plan \[cmdb_aws_backup_backup_plan\] | Configuration Item \[configuration_item\] | Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] |
| Key Value \[cmdb_key_value\] | Configuration item \[configuration_item\] | Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] |
[Table 4. CI references]

{#aws-backup-plan__table_ci_references}

## AWS Tag discovery {#aws-backup-plan__section_lyw_zhc_dgc}

The Amazon AWS - Backup Backup Plan - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern collects tags and populates them in the Key Value \[cmdb_key_value\] table.  
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| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Key \[key\] | Tag name. |
| Value \[value\] | Tag value. |
| Configuration item \[configuration_item\] | References the Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] table. |
[Table 5. Key Value \[cmdb_key_value\]]

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