--- sourceDocument: Australia IT Operations Management sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/it-operations-management Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia IT Operations Management ft:clusterId : - itom bundleId : - itom workflow : - Technology --- # AWS DataSync Task # AWS DataSync Task pattern-based discovery {#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 AWS DataSync Task pattern-based discovery The AWS DataSync Task pattern-based discovery is part of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns in ServiceNow, designed to find and map AWS DataSync tasks within your cloud environment. This pattern helps populate detailed information in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables, enabling comprehensive visibility and management of AWS DataSync tasks. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Pattern Activation:** The AWS DataSync Task pattern is disabled by default. Starting with Visibility Content version 6.28.0, enabling or disabling patterns is no longer treated as customization, ensuring smooth updates and resetting to the latest version after upgrades. * **Discovery Scheduling:** Discovery supports AWS GovCloud (US) by requiring datacenter URLs when creating AWS service accounts, allowing accurate discovery across specialized AWS regions. * **Data Population:** The pattern populates AWS DataSync task data into two main areas: * **Non-CMDB tables:** For example, the `cmdbawsdatasynctask` table captures task-specific details such as ARN, name, status, configuration item reference, and task mode (one-time or scheduled). * **CMDB tables:** The `cmdbcicloudappserver` table stores corresponding configuration items with fields like install status, operational status, and resource type (set as `AWS::DataSync::Task`). * **CI Relationships:** The pattern establishes relationships between AWS DataSync tasks and their hosting AWS datacenters, as well as references to cloud app servers, supporting clear dependency mapping. * **AWS Tag Discovery:** Tags associated with AWS DataSync tasks are collected and stored in the `cmdbkeyvalue` table, facilitating tag-based filtering and reporting. ## Practical Considerations for ServiceNow Customers * Ensure AWS discovery prerequisites are met, including removing relevant resources from the Resource Inclusion List (`sacloudinventoryresourcewhitelist`) to prevent duplicate discovery. * Activate the AWS DataSync Task pattern as needed, understanding that enabling/disabling will persist through upgrades without customization conflicts. * Configure discovery schedules properly, especially when working with AWS GovCloud accounts, by specifying appropriate datacenter URLs during AWS service account setup. * Leverage the populated CMDB and non-CMDB data for operational status monitoring, asset management, and service mapping of AWS DataSync tasks within your ServiceNow environment. Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns finds AWS services 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-datasync-task__selection_ipy_53n_jfc} 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-datasync-task__activating-disabled-pattern-not-customization} Configure the Discovery schedule to support GovCloud : Discovering AWS GovCloud (US) accounts requires using a datacenter URL when setting up an AWS service account. For more information, see [Create AWS service accounts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/vpueuFRHMWLNi6dzsJv94A "Create AWS service accounts on the ServiceNow AI Platform to access your AWS account during AWS discovery."). Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables. ## Data stored in non-CMDB tables {#aws-datasync-task__section_aq4_qkq_hfc} Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the non-CMDB table when running the Amazon AWS - DataSync Task - 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. {#aws-datasync-task__section_aq4_qkq_hfc__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Object Id \[object_id\] | The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) uniquely identifying the DataSync task. | | Name \[name\] | The name assigned to the AWS DataSync task. | | Status \[status\] | The current operational status of the DataSync task. | | Configuration Item \[configuration_item\] | References the Cloud App Server \[cmdb_ci_cloud_appserver\] table. | | Task Mode \[task_mode\] | The execution mode of the DataSync task. For example: one-time or scheduled. | [Table 1. AWS DataSync - Task \[cmdb_aws_datasync_task\]] ## Data stored in CMDB tables Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the CMDB when running the Amazon AWS - DataSync Task - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern. {#aws-datasync-task__entry__14} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Object ID \[object_id\] | The ARN uniquely identifying the DataSync task. | | Name \[name\] | The name assigned to the AWS DataSync task. | | Install Status \[install_status\] | Install status of the resource. Default value is Installed. | | Operational status \[operational_status\] | Operational status of the resource. Default value is Operational. | | Type \[type\] | Type of resource. The value is set to AWS::DataSync::Task. | [Table 2. Cloud App Server \[cmdb_ci_cloud_appserver\]] ## CI relationships The Amazon AWS - DataSync Task - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern creates these relationships to support AWS DataSync Task discovery. {#aws-datasync-task__entry__27} | CI | Relationship | CI | |-|-|-| | Cloud App Server \[cmdb_ci_cloud_appserver\] | Hosted on::Hosts | AWS Datacenter \[cmdb_ci_aws_datacenter\] | | AWS DataSync - Task \[cmdb_aws_datasync_task\] | References | Cloud App Server \[cmdb_ci_cloud_appserver\] | [ ] ## AWS tag discovery {#aws-datasync-task__section_ezc_jwt_jfc} The pattern collects tags and populates them in the Key Value \[cmdb_key_value\] table. {#aws-datasync-task__table_axq_spc_y2c__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Key \[key\] | Tag name. | | Value \[value\] | Tag value. | [Table 3. Key Value \[cmdb_key_value\]] {#aws-datasync-task__table_axq_spc_y2c} *[\>]: and then