Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) release notes
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Summary of Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) Release Notes - Zurich Release
The ServiceNow Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) automates importing devices and sensor appliances into your CMDB, enabling streamlined visibility and management of IoT assets. The Zurich release introduces enhancements that improve device data capture, update accuracy, and integration capabilities with Microsoft Defender for IoT.
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Key Features
- Class Mappings Visibility: A new Class Mappings menu lets you easily view available class mappings and their targeted CMDB classes, simplifying configuration and understanding of data import structures.
- Firmware Version Tracking: Firmware versions of imported devices are now recorded in the Firmware Installation [cmdbfirmwareinstall] table, enabling better tracking of device software states.
- Improved OT Entity Updates: The introduction of the irecriterionattribute on the OT Entity [cmdbotentity] table helps identify configuration items accurately, reducing update issues related to operational technology entities.
- Active Device Scanning and Site Assignment: Devices actively scanned by Microsoft Defender for IoT can be ingested and automatically assigned to sites within ServiceNow using the Site Mappings table, enhancing automated asset organization.
- UI Enhancements - Coral Theme: The new default Coral theme for portals, web, and mobile interfaces offers a modern, brand-neutral visual experience with an optional dark theme to reduce eye strain and improve readability.
Activation and Usage
To enable the Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure), request installation via the ServiceNow Store. The connector integrates seamlessly with related ServiceNow applications such as the CMDB CI Class Models store app, Operational Technology Manager, and Industrial Core applications, which support OT device data aggregation, configuration, and licensing prerequisites.
Benefits for ServiceNow Customers
- Automated and accurate import of IoT devices and sensor data from Microsoft Defender for IoT into your CMDB.
- Improved firmware version management and OT entity update reliability to maintain CI data integrity.
- Enhanced automation through active scanning and site assignment to streamline asset tracking and management.
- A modernized user interface with accessibility options that improve the overall user experience when interacting with IoT data.
The ServiceNow® Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) application automates the import of devices and sensor appliances. Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) was enhanced and updated in the Zurich release.
Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) highlights for the Zurich release
- View the class mappings available for the Service Graph Connector using the new Class Mappings menu
- Use the Firmware Installation [cmdb_firmware_install] table to capture the firmware version.
- Avoid OT entity update issues by using the new ire_criterion_attribute attribute on the OT Entity [cmdb_ot_entity] table.
- Extend capabilities of the Service Graph Connector to import devices actively scanned by Microsoft Defender for IoT.
- Ingest actively scanned devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT and assign them to a site in your ServiceNow instance automatically using the Site Map table.
See Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) for more information.
New in the Zurich release
- View the class mappings available for the Service Graph Connector
- View the available class mappings and targeted CMDB classes on the MSFT D4IoT Azure SGC Class Mappings page.
- Capture firmware version of devices
- Firmware versions of your Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) devices are captured in the Firmware Installation [cmdb_firmware_install] table.
- Use the ire_criterion_attribute in the OT Entity [cmdb_ot_entity] table
- The ire_criterion_attribute identifies configuration items (CIs) for an OT entity-related entry and helps avoid entity update issues.
- Actively scan device data from Microsoft Defender for IoT with the Site Mappings table
- Access the Site Mappings table to actively scan devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT and assign them to a site in your ServiceNow instance.
UI changes
- Coral theme
- Coral is now the default theme for new portal, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled. This theme provides a fresh look and feel, featuring brand-neutral illustrations to enhance your user experience. A dark theme option is available for web and mobile experiences.
Activation information
Install Service Graph Connector for Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the ServiceNow Store website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the ServiceNow Store version history release notes.
Accessibility information
- Dark theme
- The new Coral theme includes a dark theme option for web and mobile experiences. This option is commonly used to alleviate eye strain and improve readability.