--- 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 --- # Amazon FSx File System # Amazon FSx File System pattern-based discovery {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated May 13, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 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 Amazon FSx File System pattern-based discovery The Amazon FSx File System pattern-based discovery in ServiceNow enables automated identification and inventory of Amazon FSx File Systems within your AWS cloud environment. This discovery uses the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application, which must be updated to the latest version to ensure compatibility and accuracy. Show full answer Show less This pattern is disabled by default and requires activation. It collects detailed data about FSx file systems and populates both CMDB and non-CMDB tables, facilitating comprehensive resource tracking and relationship mapping. ## Key Requirements and Setup * **AWS Discovery Prerequisites:** Ensure all AWS discovery prerequisites are met as outlined in the AWS discovery using patterns documentation. * **Resource Inclusion List:** Verify that FSx resources are not present in the Resource Inclusion List (sacloudinventoryresourcewhitelist) to avoid duplicate discovery. * **Enable the Pattern:** Activate the Amazon AWS - FSx File System - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern from the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application. Activations persist through application updates starting with Visibility Content version 6.28.0. ## Data Collection and Storage The discovery process populates two types of tables: * **Non-CMDB Tables:** Data collected from the pattern is stored here, accessible via the AWS section in the ServiceNow configuration navigation. This includes detailed fields such as file system ID, type, lifecycle status, owner ID, DNS name, and Amazon Resource Name (ARN). * **CMDB Tables:** Key resource information is stored in the Cloud Resource \[cmdbcicmpresource\] table, with standard fields like resource type (AWS::FSx::FileSystem), install status, and operational status. ## Configuration Item (CI) Relationships and References The pattern establishes relationships to support comprehensive discovery: * **Hosted On Relationship:** Links FSx file system records to the AWS Datacenter CI, supporting infrastructure mapping. * **References:** The pattern links AWS FSx File System entries in non-CMDB tables to corresponding Cloud Resource CIs in the CMDB. ## AWS Tag Discovery The pattern also collects AWS tags associated with FSx file systems and populates them in the Key Value \[cmdbkeyvalue\] table, enabling tag-based categorization and reporting. Each tag includes the tag name, value, and a reference to the related cloud resource. ## Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers * Automates discovery of Amazon FSx File Systems to keep the CMDB accurate and up to date. * Ensures relationships and tags are captured, enhancing visibility into resource ownership and operational context. * Supports compliance and audit efforts by maintaining detailed configuration and lifecycle data for FSx file systems. * Facilitates cloud resource management by integrating FSx file systems into ServiceNow's broader ITOM and asset management workflows. Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns finds Amazon FSx File Systems 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-fsx-file-system__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-fsx-file-system__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-fsx-file-system__section_aq4_qkq_hfc} Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the non-CMDB table when running the Amazon AWS - FSx File System - 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-fsx-file-system__table_non_cmdb__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Name \[name\] | The ID of the file system, used as the display name. | | Object ID \[object_id\] | The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the file system. | | File System Id \[file_system_id\] | The ID of the file system. | | File System Type \[file_system_type\] | The type of file system. For example: WINDOWS, LUSTRE, ONTAP, or OPENZFS. | | File System Type Version \[file_system_type_version\] | The version of the file system type. | | Lifecycle \[lifecycle\] | The lifecycle status of the file system. For example: AVAILABLE, CREATING, DELETING, FAILED, MISCONFIGURED, or UPDATING. | | Owner Id \[owner_id\] | The ID of the AWS account that owns the file system. | | DNS Name \[dns_name\] | The Domain Name System (DNS) name for the file system. | | Configuration Item \[configuration_item\] | References the Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] table. | [Table 1. AWS FSx File System \[cmdb_aws_fsx_file_system\]] {#aws-fsx-file-system__table_non_cmdb} ## Data stored in CMDB tables {#aws-fsx-file-system__section_ggp_ql2_bgc} Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the CMDB when running the Amazon AWS - FSx File System - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern. {#aws-fsx-file-system__table_cmdb__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Name \[name\] | The ID of the file system, used as the display name. | | Object ID \[object_id\] | The ARN of the file system. | | Resource type \[resource_type\] | Type of resource. The value is set to AWS::FSx::FileSystem. | | 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. | [Table 2. Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\]] {#aws-fsx-file-system__table_cmdb} ## CI relationships {#aws-fsx-file-system__section_dc4_ghc_dgc} The Amazon AWS - FSx File System - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern creates the following relationships and references to support Amazon FSx File System discovery. References link to records in other tables and don't appear in the CI Relationship \[cmdb_rel_ci\] table. {#aws-fsx-file-system__table_relationships__entry__3} | CI | Relationship | CI | |-|-|-| | Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] | Hosted on::Hosts | AWS Datacenter \[cmdb_ci_aws_datacenter\] | [Table 3. CI relationships] {#aws-fsx-file-system__table_relationships} {#aws-fsx-file-system__table_ci_references__entry__3} | CI | Field | Referenced CI | |-|-|-| | AWS FSx File System \[cmdb_aws_fsx_file_system\] | 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-fsx-file-system__table_ci_references} ## AWS Tag discovery {#aws-fsx-file-system__section_lyw_zhc_dgc} The Amazon AWS - FSx File System - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern collects tags and populates them in the Key Value \[cmdb_key_value\] table. {#aws-fsx-file-system__table_ojy_vss_5hc__entry__2} | 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. 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