SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY Mid Server Management Practice Question
You have a MID Server that must connect through an authenticated proxy. Where do you configure the proxy credentials?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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In the config.xml file under proxy parameters.
Proxy settings, including credentials, are configured in the config.xml file on the MID server host.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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In the config.xml file under proxy parameters.
Why this is correct
Proxy configuration is strictly handled in the local config.xml.
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In the ServiceNow Credential store.
Why it's wrong here
The Credential store is for targets, not the MID's own proxy.
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Via a MID Server Script File.
Why it's wrong here
Script files are for business logic, not proxy config.
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In the 'Proxy' related list on the MID Server record.
Why it's wrong here
This related list does not exist.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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