SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Mid Server Management — 10 Questions

Question 1

You have a MID Server that must connect through an authenticated proxy. Where do you configure the proxy credentials?

Accepted Answer

In the config.xml file under proxy parameters.. Proxy settings, including credentials, are configured in the config.xml file on the MID server host.

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In the ServiceNow Credential store.

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Via a MID Server Script File.

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In the 'Proxy' related list on the MID Server record.

Question 2

Which user role is required to modify MID Server configuration settings within the ServiceNow instance?

Accepted Answer

mid_server. The 'mid_server' role is specifically required to manage and configure MID Servers.

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discovery_admin

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admin

Question 3

When upgrading a MID Server, what is the best practice for a manual upgrade process?

Accepted Answer

Use the 'Upgrade' UI action on the MID Server record.. The recommended practice is to trigger the upgrade from the MID Server record in the instance to ensure synchronization.

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Delete the entire agent folder and reinstall.

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Manually replace the agent JAR files.

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Change the version in config.xml.

Question 4

Which THREE of the following are valid methods to troubleshoot a MID Server that is not appearing in the 'MID Servers' list in the instance?

Accepted Answer

Verify the MID Server has the correct instance URL in the config.xml.. Connectivity, firewall, and authentication are the primary culprits for registration issues.

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Restart the database server.

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Change the MID Server to 'Debug' mode in the instance.

Question 5

A MID Server is installed behind a proxy. Which file must be modified to ensure the MID Server can reach the instance?

Accepted Answer

agent.config. The agent/conf/agent.config file contains the network proxy settings required for the MID Server to tunnel traffic to the instance.

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proxy.xml

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mid_server.properties

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wrapper.conf

Question 6

You have two MID Servers in a cluster. You want to ensure one takes over if the other fails. What setting must be configured?

Accepted Answer

Add both to a MID Server Cluster with 'Failover' behavior. Load balancing and failover are managed through the MID Server Cluster record.

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Set the 'Cluster' property in the MID Server system properties

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Configure the 'Primary' flag on the MID Server record

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Set the 'Load Balance' flag on the MID Server record

Question 7

An administrator needs to deploy a MID Server on a Windows host using a specific service account. Where should the credentials be stored to allow the MID Server to perform discovery?

Accepted Answer

In the ServiceNow Instance Credentials table. Credentials used by the MID Server for scanning are stored in the ServiceNow instance, not locally on the MID Server host.

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In the agent.config file

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In the wrapper.conf file

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In the local Windows Credential Manager

Question 8

Which parameter in the 'agent.config' file specifies the interval the MID Server uses to check the ECC Queue?

Accepted Answer

mid.poll.time. The mid.poll.time parameter dictates how frequently the MID Server polls the instance for new tasks.

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mid.heartbeat.frequency

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mid.task.interval

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mid.ecc.timeout

Question 9

Which user role is required to manage MID Server records?

Accepted Answer

mid_server_admin. The mid_server_admin role provides the necessary permissions to configure and manage MID Servers.

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discovery_admin

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admin

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Question 10

How do you verify if a MID Server is using the correct Java version?

Accepted Answer

Check the 'Java version' field on the MID Server record. The MID Server record provides a 'Java version' field or the wrapper log shows the environment details.

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Check the Discovery Schedule

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Check the MID Server System Properties

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Check the ECC Queue Input