Auto Query page

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  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    Summary of Auto Query page

    The Auto Query page in the Discovery Console for OT provides a centralized interface to manage automatic asset queries within your system. It lists all available Auto Queries with detailed information on their status, targets, and execution history, enabling efficient monitoring and control of asset discovery processes.

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    Key Features

    • Auto Query List: Displays all automatic asset queries with columns such as Name, Enabled status, Sensors, Recurring status, Targets, Run status, and timestamps for Created, Updated, Last Executed, and Completed events.
    • Status Indicators: Visual icons indicate if a query is idle or if all related sensors are offline, helping you quickly assess query health.
    • Actions Menu: Provides options to toggle detail columns, select multiple queries for bulk deletion, and create default Auto Queries.
    • Detail Columns: Additional columns show run count, last run start/end, next scheduled run, current sites, delay, and execution time for deeper insight.
    • Create Default Auto Queries: Offers five predefined query templates for common discovery needs including Console Hostname Lookup, Asset ICS Discovery, Location Set, SNMP, and OS Detection (with caution recommended for production).
    • Quick Scans: Enables creation and management of fast, one-time scans targeting assets by URL, IP address, or IP range, suitable for quick asset discovery tasks.
    • Manage Queries: Allows creation, editing, and exclusion (ignore list) of Auto Queries to customize scanning parameters and exclude specific IPs from scans.

    Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers

    Using the Auto Query page, ServiceNow customers can automate and customize the discovery of operational technology assets, enhancing visibility and control over the OT environment. The ability to monitor query status and execution history ensures reliability and timely asset updates. Default queries and quick scans simplify setup and allow rapid response to changing network conditions. Editing and ignore lists provide flexibility to tailor discovery operations, minimizing unnecessary network traffic and potential disruptions.

    The Auto Query page contains the automatic asset queries for the Discovery Console for OT.

    Auto Query

    The Auto Query page contains a list of all the automatic asset queries available for your system. Each Auto Query is displayed in columns with the following headings and information.
    • Name
    • Enabled
    • Status
    • Sensors
    • Recurring
    • Targets
    • Queried
    • Ignored
    • Skipped
    • Run Query
    • Created On
    • Updated On
    • Last Executed On
    • Completed
    • Delete
    The following image shows an example of the Auto Query page.
    Auto Query page
    Note:
    When a query is enabled but not running, the Status column displays idle icon to indicate it is idle. When related or all Sensors are offline, the All Sensors Offline icon displays.
    Use the drop-down Actions button to select additional options.
    Auto Query Action button
    • Show Detail Columns: Toggles between Show and Hide. When showing the Detail Columns, additional columns display on the page. The additional columns shown include:
      • Run Count
      • Last Run Started
      • Last Run Ended
      • Next Scheduled Run
      • Current Sites
      • Last Delay
      • Exec Time
    • Select Multiple: Opens check boxes by each query in the list. You can check a box and the Delete Selected option is activated. This option deletes the selected queries. To turn off this option, select the Actions button again and select Cancel Select Multiple.
      Cancel Select Multiples
    • Create Default Auto Queries: There are 5 default queries to choose from. Selecting this option opens the Create Auto Queries window. Select from the following default auto queries:
      • Console Hostname Lookup: Reverses the DNS look up performed by Console.
      • Asset ICS Discovery: Finds the ICS assets based on common open ports and queries using native protocols.
      • Location Set: Sets a label and a location field using the Site name.
      • SNMP: Queries to discover SNMP service. This tries only the SNMP port.
      • OS Detection: Use with caution, especially in production environments. This query can disrupt or crash poorly configured or sensitive assets. Queries Linux / Windows endpoint for any discoverable services.
    • Quick Scans: When selected, this selection displays a list of any current Quick Scans. You can create a Quick Scan by selecting the add icon . Set the parameters of the Quick Scan in the Create Quick Scan page. Quick Scans are meant to run quickly and only once. Quick Scan targets can be assets selected by their URLs, IP Addresses, or IP ranges. For more information on Quick Scans, see Create a Quick Scan.