--- 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 --- # Apache Cassandra database # Apache Cassandra database discovery {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated March 12, 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 Apache Cassandra Database Discovery ServiceNow Discovery enables the identification and management of Apache and DataStax Cassandra databases on UNIX systems. Using the Cassandra Distributed DB pattern, this functionality allows for effective resource discovery and integration into your Configuration Management Database (CMDB). Show full answer Show less ## Prerequisites * **Credentials:** Provide necessary credentials to discover hosts running Cassandra databases. * **CMDB CI Class Models:** Ensure your instance supports the Cassandra CI class models by deploying the 1.14.0 version from the ServiceNow Store. * **Cassandra Command Permissions:** Verify permissions for executing Cassandra commands on UNIX. * **Access to Configuration Files:** Confirm read access to the `cassandra.yaml` file located in specified directories. ## Key Features Discovery collects various data points for Cassandra databases, populating the CMDB with detailed information, including: * **Cassandra Cluster:** Captures cluster names and display names. * **Cassandra Cluster Nodes:** Includes information on IP addresses, operational status, and server references. * **Cassandra Instances:** Gathers data on configuration directories, data centers, and TCP ports. * **Cassandra Keyspaces:** Identifies keyspace names and their relationships with clusters. ## Key Outcomes Implementing Apache Cassandra database discovery allows ServiceNow customers to: * Gain visibility into Cassandra database structures and their relationships within the infrastructure. * Utilize accurate data for effective service mapping and management through top-down discovery. * Enhance operational efficiency by ensuring that all discovered components are represented in your CMDB. ServiceNow Discovery finds the Apache and the DataStax Cassandra database on UNIX using the Cassandra Distributed DB pattern. Discovering some of these resources requires installing the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns from the ServiceNow® Store. ## Request apps on the Store {#cassandra-discovery__section_w4v_dmt_kmb} Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) to view all the available apps, and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/store-release-notes/sn-store-release-notes.html).{#cassandra-discovery__inline-send-to-store} ## Prerequisites {#cassandra-discovery__section_anr_bmt_kmb} Provide credentials for discovering the host : Identify the servers hosting a Cassandra database and provide credentials necessary for horizontal discovery of these servers. For more information, see [Credentials required for host discovery](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/799GnXAZQE9ZbFQHI~nwAg "There are credentials and permissions that Service Mapping requires for discovering hosts."). Verify CMDB CI Class Models store app is up to date : Ensure that your instance supports the Cassandra CI class models by deploying the 1.14.0 version of the CMDB CI Class Models store app from the ServiceNow Store. Verify permissions for Cassandra commands for UNIX : For the list of Cassandra commands, see the [Cassandra (for UNIX)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/fhpe2Ai9WWMrRr~MhEPZkQ#r_NonSudoCommands__table_dxn_bml_mmb) section in [Service Mapping commands requiring a privileged user](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/fMLKP9ztw9H4ZPck4RnumQ "Service Mapping uses commands requiring elevated rights to discover and map Unix-based hosts in your organization. In addition to configuring necessary credentials, configure servers in your organization to allow Service Mapping to run these commands with elevated rights."). Verify read access to cassandra.yaml : Possible locations of the cassandra.yaml file: * `$config_directory + "/cassandra.yaml"` * `$process.environmentVariables.CASSANDRA_CONF.value + "/cassandra.yaml"` * `$install_directory + "/conf/cassandra.yaml"` {#cassandra-discovery__ul_mrg_xqk_ncc} ## Data collected by Discovery for Cassandra database {#cassandra-discovery__section_xj5_jjsg6_fdb} Discovery populates the data in the CMDB when running the Cassandra Distributed DB pattern. {#cassandra-discovery__table_ngb_ssk_ncc__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Name \[name\] | Name of the cluster as well serves as a display name | [Table 1. Cassandra Cluster \[cmdb_ci_cassandra_cluster\]] {#cassandra-discovery__table_ngb_ssk_ncc} {#cassandra-discovery__table_fdh_tsk_ncc__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Cluster \[cluster\] | Reference of the Cassandra cluster CI in which this node is part of. | | Cluster Name \[cluster_name\] | Name of the cluster. | | IP Address \[ip_address\] | IP Address of the cluster node (host machine). | | Name \[name\] | Display name in the following format: cluster_name@hostname. | | Operational status \[operational_status\] | Operational status of the cluster node. | | Server \[server\] | Reference of server (host machine) CI | [Table 2. Cassandra Cluster Node \[cmdb_ci_cassandra_cluster_node\]] {#cassandra-discovery__table_fdh_tsk_ncc} {#cassandra-discovery__table_m13_tsk_ncc__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Cluster Name \[cluster_name\] | Name of the cluster. | | Configuration directory \[config_directory\] | Directory path where configuration files are available. | | Configuration file \[config_file\] | File path of base init configuration file where other configuration-related paths can be configured. | | Data Center \[data_center\] | Data center in which the cluster node is part of a cluster. | | Installation directory \[install_directory\] | The installation path. | | IP Address \[ip_address\] | IP address of the host machine where the process is running. | | Name \[name\] | Display name which is the same as the \. | | PID \[pid\] | Process ID running on the host machine. | | Rack \[rack\] | The rack information in which the cluster node is part of. | | Description \[short_description\] | The short description of the instance. | | TCP port(s) \[tcp_port\] | List of TCP ports configured as in "cassandra.yaml" configuration file (Format: ":port1:port2:port3:") | | UID \[uid\] | The unique ID to identify the instance (Format: \__\__\@hostname). | | Vendor \[vendor\] | Vendor name for reference from "core_company" table if already available. If it is not available, a new entry is logically created with the name "Apache" or "DataStax". | | Workload Running \[workload_running\] | The name of the workload running on the instance. | [Table 3. Cassandra Instance \[cmdb_ci_cassandra_instance\]] {#cassandra-discovery__table_m13_tsk_ncc} {#cassandra-discovery__table_st3_tsk_ncc__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Cluster \[cluster\] | The reference of Cassandra cluster CI in which the keyspace is part of. | | Cluster Name \[cluster_name\] | Name of the cluster in which the keyspace is part of. | | Keyspace Name \[keyspace_name\] | Name of the keyspace. | | Name \[name\] | The display name in the following format: \@\. | [Table 4. Cassandra Keyspace \[cmdb_ci_cassandra_keyspace\]] {#cassandra-discovery__table_st3_tsk_ncc} Figure 1. Dependency Views showing discovered Apache Cassandra deployment ## CI relationships {#cassandra-discovery__section_tvb_xrn_wmb} Discovery creates these relationships to support the Apache Cassandra database discovery.{#cassandra-discovery__table_uvb_xrn_wmb__entry__3} | CI | Relationship | CI | |-|-|-| | Cassandra Instance \[cmdb_ci_cassandra_instance\] | Runs on::Runs | Server \[cmdb_ci_server\] | | Cassandra Cluster Node \[cmdb_ci_cassandra_cluster_node\] | Hosted on::Hosts | Server \[cmdb_ci_server\] | | Cassandra Cluster Node \[cmdb_ci_cassandra_cluster_node\] | Cluster of::Cluster | Cassandra Cluster \[cmdb_ci_cassandra_cluster\] | | Cassandra Keyspace \[cmdb_ci_cassandra_keyspace\] | Hosted on::Hosts | Cassandra Cluster \[cmdb_ci_cassandra_cluster\] | [ ] {#cassandra-discovery__table_uvb_xrn_wmb} ## Data discovered by Service Mapping during top-down discovery {#cassandra-discovery__section_zcm_wrm_wmb} Service Mapping performs the top-down discovery of Cassandra, which typically runs as a distributed database on a cluster of server nodes. During top-down discovery, Service Mapping discovers instances running on nodes and displays them on the application service map. In addition to the tables and fields discovered during horizontal discovery, the top-down discovery also discovers the fields listed in the following table. {#cassandra-discovery__table_adm_wrm_wmb__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Keyspaces \[keyspaces\] | Keyspace(s) the instance can access (populated only in top-down discovery). | [Table 5. Cassandra Instance \[cmdb_ci_cassandra_instance\]] {#cassandra-discovery__table_adm_wrm_wmb} For incoming connections, the instance is discovered, as shown in the following image. Figure 2. Cassandra discovery top-down service map **Related concepts** * [Database Administrator (DBA) report discovery](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/KEAatXWuK71NB95WbrvxCg "Discovery and Service Mapping uses the Patterns extension sections to provide a Database Administrator report (DBA report) for the Apache Cassandra, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Oracle databases. The extension sections for each DB pattern populate the related entries tables. Discovering some of these resources might require updating to the latest version of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application from the ServiceNow Store.")