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# Publish a draft CMDB Data Manager policy

# Publish a draft CMDB Data Manager policy {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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If you created a draft Data Manager policy, or imported legacy certification schedules, you can activate that draft policy by publishing it in CMDB Workspace.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_cmdb_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesCMDB WorkspaceGovernance. Then, in the Governance navigation pane, select Data Manager.
2. Select Policies in the left-side bar in the Data Manager overview page.
3. Select the Draft policies list view on the Data Manager policies page.
4. Select the policy that you want to publish and then, on the policy form, select Edit Policy.
5. Review any policy settings by selecting the pages to review in the left-side bar.
6. Select Review in the left-side bar and then, on the Review form select:
   1. Publish Policy to activate the policy.
   2. Save \& Exit to save any changes and keep the policy in draft mode.
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## What to do next

Deactivate a policy to temporarily prevent the policy from running:

1. On the Policies page, select the Published policies list view.
2. Select a policy that you want to deactivate.
3. On a policy form select Deactivate Policy.
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