Retrieve SCCM data for client software distribution

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
  • 1 minute to read

    • Retrieve the collections and the list of applications available for deployment from your SCCM servers.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_client_sf_dist.csd_admin or admin
    Before starting this procedure:
    • Set up your Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) server, create the applications and collections, and configure the deployments you need. For information, see your SCCM documentation.
    • Configure the Application Administrator role on the SCCM server with the Application Deployment Manager role on the SCCM server.
    • Set up the MID Server to communicate with the SCCM server.
    • Add Powershell credentials to the ServiceNow Credentials [discovery_credentials] table for the SCCM user who has the Application Deployment Manager role.

    About this task

    To populate the Client Software Distribution application with SCCM data:

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Client Software Distribution > SCCM > SCCM Server Instance.
    2. Click New.
    3. In the SCCM Server Instance form, identify the server by name and select the connection and credential alias.
      Note:
      Leave the Fully qualified domain name field empty.
    4. Click Submit.

      The new SCCM server appears in the list.

    5. Open the new SCCM record and click Discover now under Related links.

      The system runs the Discover SCCM flow that retrieves the application, collection, and deployment data from the SCCM server.

      Retrieving SCCM data with Discovery