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# Amazon RDS DB Snapshot

# Amazon RDS DB Snapshot pattern-based discovery {#ariaid-title1}

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## Summary of Amazon RDS DB Snapshot pattern-based discovery

The Amazon RDS DB Snapshot pattern-based discovery in ServiceNow enables automated identification and inventory of Amazon RDS database snapshots within your AWS cloud environment.
This discovery uses the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application to detect RDS DB snapshots, updating your CMDB and supplementary non-CMDB tables for comprehensive resource tracking.
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## Key Features

* **Pattern Activation:** The RDS DB Snapshot discovery pattern is disabled by default but can be enabled without losing update capability, starting with Visibility Content version 6.28.0.
* **Prerequisites and Setup:** Requires meeting AWS discovery prerequisites, removing any duplicate resources from the Resource Inclusion List table, and configuring discovery schedules especially for AWS GovCloud accounts.
* **Data Storage:** Discovered snapshot data is stored in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables. The non-CMDB table `cmdbawsrelationaldatabaseservicesdbsnapshot` captures snapshot-specific details such as ARN, name, availability zone, status, DB instance identifier, engine type, and version.
* **CMDB Integration:** The CMDB table `cmdbcicmpresource` holds core resource data with fields like object ID (ARN), name, resource type (set to AWS::RDS::DBSnapshot), install status, and operational status.
* **Relationship Mapping:** The pattern establishes critical CI relationships linking RDS DB snapshots to AWS datacenters and other cloud resources, facilitating accurate service mapping.
* **Tag Discovery:** AWS tags associated with snapshots are collected and stored in the Key Value table `cmdbkeyvalue`, enhancing resource categorization and management.

## What This Enables for ServiceNow Customers

By utilizing this discovery pattern, you can automate the detection and inventory of RDS database snapshots, ensuring your CMDB reflects up-to-date AWS resource configurations. This supports improved asset management, operational visibility, and service mapping accuracy for cloud resources. The pattern's integration with both CMDB and non-CMDB tables provides detailed data for operational and analytical purposes while maintaining relationships essential for comprehensive cloud service management.  
Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns finds AWS services on your cloud environment. Discovering some of these resources may 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-rds-db-snapshot__selection_ipy_53n_jfc}

Verify the AWS discovery prerequisites
:   For more information, see the prerequisites section in [Amazon AWS Cloud components discovery using patterns](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/nnBwzYmMo_kpTZpG3y5~xQ "Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns uses patterns to discover components of the Amazon AWS Cloud deployment during horizontal discovery. Discovering some of these resources may 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 [Amazon Web Services (AWS) Resource Inventory](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/U2bwxjeyIbyEXySOOJQkYA "The ServiceNow Discovery and Service Mapping applications can find and map the AWS resources available by AWS Config Service. Discovering some of these resources may 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/R5W5GP640V_5uNIhVNRPCw "If you want to use a pattern for discovery that's disabled by default, activate it manually.").{#aws-rds-db-snapshot__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/CvTA68TY3ph_FRR49RbdPg "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-rds-db-snapshot__section_aq4_qkq_hfc}

Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the non-CMDB table when running the Amazon AWS - Relational Database Services DB Snapshot - 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.  
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| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Object Id \[object_id\] | The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) that uniquely identifies the database snapshot. |
| Name \[name\] | A unique identifier for the RDS database snapshot. |
| Availability Zone \[availability_zone\] | The availability zone where the database snapshot was created. |
| Status \[status\] | The current state or progress of the database snapshot. |
| Configuration Item \[configuration_item\] | References the Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] table. |
| DB Instance Identifier \[db_instance_identifier\] | The identifier of the RDS DB instance associated with the snapshot. |
| Engine \[engine\] | The database engine used for the snapshot. For example: MySQL or PostgreSQL. |
| Engine Version \[engine_version\] | The version of the database engine for the snapshot. |
[Table 1. AWS Relational Database Services - DB Snapshot \[cmdb_aws_relational_database_services_db_snapshot\]]

## Data stored in CMDB tables

Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the CMDB when running the Amazon AWS - Relational Database Services DB Snapshot - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern.  
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| Field | Description |
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| Object ID \[object_id\] | The ARN that uniquely identifies the database snapshot. |
| Name \[name\] | A unique identifier for the RDS database snapshot. |
| Resource type \[resource_type\] | Type of resource. The value is set to AWS::RDS::DBSnapshot. |
| 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 Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\]]

## CI relationships

The Amazon AWS - Relational Database Services DB Snapshot - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern creates these relationships to support Amazon RDS DB Snapshot discovery.  
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| CI | Relationship | CI |
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| Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] | Hosted on::Hosts | AWS Datacenter \[cmdb_ci_aws_datacenter\] |
| AWS Relational Database Services - DB Snapshot \[cmdb_aws_relational_database_services_db_snapshot\] | References | Cloud Resource \[cmdb_ci_cmp_resource\] |
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## AWS tag discovery {#aws-rds-db-snapshot__section_ezc_jwt_jfc}

The pattern collects tags and populates them in the Key Value \[cmdb_key_value\] table. {#aws-rds-db-snapshot__table_axq_spc_y2c__entry__2}

| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Key \[key\] | Tag name. |
| Value \[value\] | Tag value. |
[Table 3. Key Value \[cmdb_key_value\]]

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