Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB Database Instance pattern-based discovery

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated June 16, 2026
  • 2 minutes to read
    • Summarize
    Summarized using AI
    This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete.

    Summary of Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB Database Instance pattern-based discovery

    This pattern-based discovery enables ServiceNow customers to identify and map Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB Database Instances within their AWS cloud environments. It integrates with the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application to populate relevant configuration data into both CMDB and non-CMDB tables, helping maintain an accurate and comprehensive configuration management database.

    Show full answer Show less

    To use this discovery pattern effectively, customers must meet AWS discovery prerequisites, ensure no duplication by managing the Resource Inclusion List, and enable the pattern, which is disabled by default. The discovery supports AWS GovCloud accounts with appropriate scheduling and service account configuration.

    Key Features

    • Pattern Activation: The pattern is disabled by default and can be enabled without losing updates during upgrades starting with Visibility Content version 6.28.0.
    • Data Population:
      • Non-CMDB Tables: The pattern populates detailed inventory data in non-CMDB AWS tables, accessible via ServiceNow’s configuration menus.
      • CMDB Tables: Key resource attributes and statuses are maintained in standard CMDB tables such as cmdbciclouddatabase and cmdbawstimestreamforinfluxdbdatabaseinstance, supporting operational visibility and management.
    • Configuration Items and Relationships: The discovery creates configuration items (CIs) for the InfluxDB instances and establishes relationships, such as the hosting relationship with AWS Datacenters.
    • Tag Discovery: AWS tags associated with the InfluxDB instances are collected and stored in the cmdbkeyvalue table, enabling enhanced filtering and categorization.

    Key Outcomes

    • Comprehensive Visibility: Customers gain detailed insight into their Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB Database Instances across AWS environments, including GovCloud, ensuring accurate and up-to-date CMDB records.
    • Improved Resource Management: By capturing key attributes such as instance name, status, type, storage, and ARN, customers can efficiently monitor configuration and operational status.
    • Enhanced CMDB Accuracy: The automated discovery and relationship mapping reduce manual effort and errors, helping maintain reliable service mappings and impact analysis.
    • Tag-based Management: Collection of AWS tags facilitates resource organization, governance, and automation within the ServiceNow platform.

    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

    Verify the AWS discovery prerequisites
    For more information, see the prerequisites section in AWS discovery using patterns.
    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 AWS Resource Inventory discovery with 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 AWS GovCloud (US) accounts requires using a datacenter URL when setting up an AWS service account. For more information, see Create AWS 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 Amazon AWS - Timestream for InfluxDB Database Instance - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern.

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

    Table 1. AWS Timestream for InfluxDB Database Instance [cmdb_aws_timestream_for_influxdb_database_instance]
    Field Description
    Name [name] The name assigned to the InfluxDB database instance.
    Status [status] The current state or health of the InfluxDB database instance.
    Configuration Item [configuration_item] References the Cloud DataBase [cmdb_ci_cloud_database] table.
    DB Instance Type [db_instance_type] The compute and memory configuration type for the InfluxDB instance.
    DB Storage Type [db_storage_type] The storage class or type used for the InfluxDB instance.
    Object Id [object_id] The Amazon Resource Name (ARN) uniquely identifying the InfluxDB instance.

    Data stored in CMDB tables

    Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application populates data in the CMDB when running the Amazon AWS - Timestream for InfluxDB Database Instance - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern.

    Table 2. Cloud DataBase [cmdb_ci_cloud_database]
    Field Description
    Name [name] The name assigned to the InfluxDB database instance.
    Install Status [install_status] Install status of the resource. Default value is Installed.
    Object ID [object_id] The ARN uniquely identifying the InfluxDB instance.
    Operational status [operational_status] Operational status of the resource. Default value is Operational.
    Type [type] Type of resource. The value is set to AWS::Timestream::InfluxDBInstance.

    CI relationships

    The Amazon AWS - Timestream for InfluxDB Database Instance - Extended Inventory (LP) pattern creates these relationships to support Amazon Timestream for InfluxDB Database Instance discovery.

    CI Relationship CI
    Cloud DataBase [cmdb_ci_cloud_database] Hosted on::Hosts AWS Datacenter [cmdb_ci_aws_datacenter]
    AWS Timestream for InfluxDB Database Instance [cmdb_aws_timestream_for_influxdb_database_instance] References Cloud DataBase [cmdb_ci_cloud_database]

    AWS tag discovery

    The pattern collects tags and populates them in the Key Value [cmdb_key_value] table.
    Table 3. Key Value [cmdb_key_value]
    Field Description
    Key [key] Tag name.
    Value [value] Tag value.