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# AWS Glue Database

# AWS Glue Database pattern-based discovery {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated May 13, 2026  
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## Summary of AWS Glue Database pattern-based discovery

The AWS Glue Database pattern-based discovery in ServiceNow's Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application enables automatic detection and inventory of AWS Glue Databases within your cloud environment.
It supports populating detailed information into both CMDB and non-CMDB tables, facilitating comprehensive visibility and management of these resources.
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## Key Features

* **Pattern Activation:** The AWS Glue Database discovery pattern is disabled by default and must be enabled manually. From version 6.28.0 onward, enabling or disabling patterns is streamlined and preserves update compatibility without considering it a customization.
* **Data Storage:** Discovery results are stored in two locations:
  * **Non-CMDB tables:** Populated by the "Amazon AWS - Glue Database - Extended Inventory (LP)" pattern, viewable under Configuration \> AWS.
  * **CMDB tables:** Records created in the Cloud Resource \[cmdbcicmpresource\] and AWS Glue Database \[cmdbawsgluedatabase\] tables hold detailed resource attributes such as name, ARN, catalog ID, location URI, and statuses.
* **CI Relationships:** The pattern establishes essential hosting relationships linking Glue databases to AWS datacenters, supporting dependency mapping and operational context.
* **AWS Tag Discovery:** The pattern collects AWS resource tags and stores them in the Key Value \[cmdbkeyvalue\] table associated with each Cloud Resource record, enabling tag-based filtering and reporting.
* **Resource Inclusion List:** To prevent duplicate records, verify that discovered Glue databases are not listed in the Resource Inclusion List \[sacloudinventoryresourcewhitelist\] table before discovery.

## Practical Considerations for ServiceNow Customers

* Ensure you meet all AWS discovery prerequisites and update to the latest Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application version for compatibility and enhanced capabilities.
* Enable the AWS Glue Database discovery pattern in your environment to start detecting Glue databases automatically.
* Review discovered data in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables to gain a complete understanding of your AWS Glue databases' metadata and configurations.
* Use the discovered CI relationships and tags to improve service mapping, impact analysis, and cloud resource governance.
* Regularly check and manage your Resource Inclusion List to avoid duplicate discovery entries.

## What You Can Expect

By leveraging AWS Glue Database pattern-based discovery, you gain automated, up-to-date visibility into your AWS Glue databases within ServiceNow's CMDB and related tables. This empowers better cloud resource management, accurate service mapping, and enriched operational insights into your AWS data infrastructure.  
Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns finds AWS Glue Databases 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-glue-database__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-glue-database__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-glue-database__section_aq4_qkq_hfc}

Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the non-CMDB table when running the Amazon AWS - Glue Database - 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-glue-database__table_non_cmdb__entry__2}

| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Name \[name\] | Name of the Glue database. |
| Object ID \[object_id\] | The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the Glue database, constructed from the region, account ID, and database name, in the following format: `arn:aws:glue:{region}:{account-id}:database/{database-name}`. |
| Catalog ID \[catalog_id\] | The ID of the Data Catalog in which the database resides. |
| Location Uri \[location_uri\] | The location of the database, for example an HDFS path. |
| Configuration Item \[configuration_item\] | References the Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] table. |
[Table 1. AWS Glue Database \[cmdb_aws_glue_database\]]

{#aws-glue-database__table_non_cmdb}

## Data stored in CMDB tables {#aws-glue-database__section_ggp_ql2_bgc}

Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the CMDB when running the Amazon AWS - Glue Database - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern.  
{#aws-glue-database__table_cmdb__entry__2}

| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Name \[name\] | Name of the Glue database. |
| Object ID \[object_id\] | The ARN of the Glue database, constructed from the region, account ID, and database name, in the following format: `arn:aws:glue:{region}:{account-id}:database/{database-name}`. |
| Resource type \[resource_type\] | Type of resource. The value is set to AWS::Glue::Database. |
| 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-glue-database__table_cmdb}

## CI relationships {#aws-glue-database__section_dc4_ghc_dgc}

The Amazon AWS - Glue Database - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern creates the following relationships and references to support AWS Glue Database discovery. References link to records in other tables and don't appear in the CI Relationship \[cmdb_rel_ci\] table.  
{#aws-glue-database__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-glue-database__table_relationships}  
{#aws-glue-database__table_ci_references__entry__3}

| CI | Field | Referenced CI |
|-|-|-|
| AWS Glue Database \[cmdb_aws_glue_database\] | 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-glue-database__table_ci_references}

## AWS Tag discovery {#aws-glue-database__section_lyw_zhc_dgc}

The Amazon AWS - Glue Database - 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 \[cmdb_key_value\]]

{#aws-glue-database__table_ojy_vss_5hc}

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