Azure Recovery Services Vault Backup Item pattern-based discovery

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  • Updated June 16, 2026
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    Summary of Azure Recovery Services Vault Backup Item pattern-based discovery

    The Azure Recovery Services Vault Backup Item pattern-based discovery enables ServiceNow customers to identify and map Azure backup resources within their cloud environment automatically. This discovery is part of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application, which requires activation and proper configuration to discover Azure Recovery Services backup items effectively. It supports data population in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables, providing comprehensive visibility into Azure backup resources and their relationships.

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    Key Features

    • Pattern Activation: The Azure Recovery Services Vault Backup Item pattern is disabled by default. Activation is required and is streamlined from Visibility Content version 6.28.0 onward, ensuring patterns stay updated after upgrades without losing activation status.
    • Discovery Prerequisites: Customers must verify Microsoft Azure discovery prerequisites and configure Azure service accounts correctly, especially for Azure GovCloud accounts, which need datacenter URLs.
    • Data Population: The discovery populates two types of tables:
      • Non-CMDB Tables: Populated by running the Azure - Recovery Services Vault Backup Item - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern, these tables hold detailed backup item attributes such as object ID, resource group, backup management type, last backup status, protection state, and associated virtual machine IDs.
      • CMDB Tables: Also populated by the same pattern, these include cloud resource records with details like resource name, location, install and operational status, and resource type specific to Azure Recovery Services Vault Backup Items.
    • CI Relationships: The pattern automatically creates configuration item (CI) relationships, linking backup items to resource groups, Azure datacenters, and cloud resources, supporting comprehensive dependency mapping.

    Key Outcomes

    • Automated and accurate discovery of Azure Recovery Services Vault Backup Items within your ServiceNow CMDB and related tables.
    • Improved visibility into backup resource configurations, statuses, and their relationships, aiding IT service management and compliance.
    • Support for Azure GovCloud discovery through specific service account configuration, ensuring comprehensive coverage across Azure environments.
    • Seamless updates and maintenance of discovery patterns without losing customization, ensuring ongoing accuracy and efficiency in discovery processes.

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns finds Azure 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

    Verify the Microsoft Azure discovery prerequisites
    For more information, see the prerequisites section in Microsoft Azure Cloud components discovery using patterns.
    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.
    Configure the Discovery schedule to support GovCloud
    Discovering Azure GovCloud (US) accounts requires using a datacenter URL when setting up an Azure service account. For more information, see Set up Azure service accounts.

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in both CMDB and non-CMDB tables.

    Data stored in non-CMDB tables

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the non-CMDB table when running the Azure - Recovery Services Vault Backup Item - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern.

    You can review the non-CMDB Azure tables by navigating to All > Configuration > Azure. You can also search the navigation filter for the specific pattern name.

    Table 1. Azure Recovery Services - Vault Backup Item [cmdb_azure_recovery_services_vault_backup_item]
    Field Description
    Object Id [object_id] The unique identifier of the Azure resource.
    Kind [kind] The specific kind or sub-type of the resource.
    DC Location [location] The Azure region where the resource is deployed.
    Resource Group [resource_group] The name of the resource group containing the resource.
    Subscription Id [subscription_id] The unique identifier of the Azure subscription.
    Tenant Id [tenant_id] The unique identifier of the Azure Active Directory tenant.
    Backup Management Type [backup_management_type] The method or platform by which backups are managed.
    Configuration Item [configuration_item] References the Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource] table.
    Last Backup Status [last_backup_status] The result or outcome of the most recent backup operation.
    Policy Name [policy_name] The name of the backup policy associated with the resource.
    Protection State [protection_state] The operational state of backup protection on the resource.
    Protection Status [protection_status] The current protection status assigned to the resource.
    Virtual Machine Id [virtual_machine_id] The unique identifier of the associated virtual machine.
    Workload Type [workload_type] The type of workload or application being protected by the backup.

    Data stored in CMDB tables

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the CMDB when running the Azure - Recovery Services Vault Backup Item - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern.

    Table 2. Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource]
    Field Description
    Object ID [object_id] The unique identifier of the Azure resource.
    Name [name] The name of the Azure resource.
    Location [location] The Azure region where the resource is deployed.
    Comments [comments] The unique identifier of the backup vault associated with the resource.
    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.
    Resource type [resource_type] Type of resource. The value is set to microsoft.recoveryservices/vaults/backupfabrics/protectioncontainers/protectedItems.

    CI relationships

    The Azure - Recovery Services Vault Backup Item - Extended Inventory(LP) pattern creates these relationships to support Azure Recovery Services Vault Backup Item discovery.

    CI Relationship CI
    Resource Group [cmdb_ci_resource_group] Contains::Contained by Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource]
    Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource] Hosted on::Hosts Azure Datacenter [cmdb_ci_azure_datacenter]
    Azure Recovery Services - Vault Backup Item [cmdb_azure_recovery_services_vault_backup_item] References Cloud Resource [cmdb_ci_cmp_resource]