--- 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 Step Functions State Machine # AWS Step Functions State Machine pattern-based discovery {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated May 13, 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 Step Functions State Machine pattern-based discovery The AWS Step Functions State Machine pattern-based discovery enables ServiceNow customers to identify and map AWS Step Functions State Machines within their cloud environments using the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application. This process helps populate detailed data into both CMDB and non-CMDB tables, supporting effective cloud resource management and visibility. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Pattern Activation:** The discovery pattern for AWS Step Functions State Machines is disabled by default and must be enabled. From Visibility Content version 6.28.0 onward, pattern activation or deactivation will not be treated as customization, ensuring continuous updates and reset to the latest versions after upgrades. * **AWS Prerequisites:** Customers must verify AWS discovery prerequisites and ensure that relevant resources are not listed in the Resource Inclusion List table to prevent duplicate discovery. * **GovCloud Support:** For discovering AWS GovCloud (US) accounts, use a datacenter URL when configuring AWS service accounts to ensure proper discovery scheduling. * **Data Population:** The pattern populates discovered AWS Step Functions State Machines data into: * Non-CMDB tables (e.g., `cmdbawsstepfunctionsstatemachine`) capturing fields such as name, ARN, type (STANDARD or EXPRESS), and configuration item references. * CMDB tables (e.g., `cmdbcicloudfunction`) with additional details like install and operational status. * **CI Relationships and References:** The pattern creates relationships linking cloud functions to AWS datacenters and references between CMDB CIs and AWS Step Functions State Machines to maintain a clear resource topology. * **AWS Tag Collection:** Tags associated with AWS Step Functions State Machines are collected and stored in the Key Value (`cmdbkeyvalue`) table, linking tags to the relevant cloud function configuration items. ## Practical Considerations for ServiceNow Customers * Ensure the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application is updated to the latest version from the ServiceNow Store to access this pattern. * Verify and configure AWS discovery prerequisites, including removing any relevant resources from the Resource Inclusion List table to avoid duplicate entries. * Activate the AWS Step Functions State Machine discovery pattern to enable detection and mapping. * If working with AWS GovCloud (US), configure discovery schedules accordingly with the proper datacenter URL. * Use the populated CMDB and non-CMDB tables to manage and analyze AWS Step Functions State Machines within your ServiceNow environment, leveraging CI relationships and tag data for comprehensive visibility. Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns finds AWS Step Functions State Machines 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-step-functions-state-machine__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-step-functions-state-machine__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-step-functions-state-machine__section_aq4_qkq_hfc} Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the non-CMDB table when running the Amazon AWS - Step Functions State Machine - 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-step-functions-state-machine__table_non_cmdb__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Name \[name\] | Name of the state machine. | | Object ID \[object_id\] | The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) of the state machine. | | Type \[type\] | Type of the state machine. The value is STANDARD or EXPRESS. | | Configuration Item \[configuration_item\] | References the Cloud Function \[cmdb_ci_cloud_function\] table. | [Table 1. AWS Step Functions State Machine \[cmdb_aws_step_functions_state_machine\]] {#aws-step-functions-state-machine__table_non_cmdb} ## Data stored in CMDB tables {#aws-step-functions-state-machine__section_ggp_ql2_bgc} Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the CMDB when running the Amazon AWS - Step Functions State Machine - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern. {#aws-step-functions-state-machine__table_cmdb__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Name \[name\] | Name of the state machine. | | Object ID \[object_id\] | The ARN of the state machine. | | Edition \[edition\] | Type of the state machine. The value is STANDARD or EXPRESS. | | 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 Function \[cmdb_ci_cloud_function\]] {#aws-step-functions-state-machine__table_cmdb} ## CI relationships {#aws-step-functions-state-machine__section_dc4_ghc_dgc} The Amazon AWS - Step Functions State Machine - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern creates the following relationships and references to support AWS Step Functions State Machine discovery. References link to records in other tables and don't appear in the CI Relationship \[cmdb_rel_ci\] table. {#aws-step-functions-state-machine__table_relationships__entry__3} | CI | Relationship | CI | |-|-|-| | Cloud Function \[cmdb_ci_cloud_function\] | Hosted on::Hosts | AWS Datacenter \[cmdb_ci_aws_datacenter\] | [Table 3. CI relationships] {#aws-step-functions-state-machine__table_relationships} {#aws-step-functions-state-machine__table_ci_references__entry__3} | CI | Field | Referenced CI | |-|-|-| | AWS Step Functions State Machine \[cmdb_aws_step_functions_state_machine\] | Configuration Item \[configuration_item\] | Cloud Function \[cmdb_ci_cloud_function\] | | Key Value \[cmdb_key_value\] | Configuration item \[configuration_item\] | Cloud Function \[cmdb_ci_cloud_function\] | [Table 4. CI references] {#aws-step-functions-state-machine__table_ci_references} ## AWS Tag discovery {#aws-step-functions-state-machine__section_lyw_zhc_dgc} The Amazon AWS - Step Functions State Machine - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern collects tags and populates them in the Key Value \[cmdb_key_value\] table. {#aws-step-functions-state-machine__table_ojy_vss_5hc__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Key \[key\] | Tag name. | | Value \[value\] | Tag value. | | Configuration item \[configuration_item\] | References the Cloud Function \[cmdb_ci_cloud_function\] table. | [Table 5. Key Value \[cmdb_key_value\]] {#aws-step-functions-state-machine__table_ojy_vss_5hc} *[\>]: and then