SNOW-CSA Database Administration and CMDB Practice Question
Which table is the base table for all configuration items in the CMDB?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse the base table with a commonly used child table like `cmdb_ci_server` or `cmdb_ci_network`, thinking that because those tables are frequently referenced, they are the root of the CMDB hierarchy.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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cmdb_ci
The `cmdb_ci` table is the base (parent) table for all configuration items in the CMDB. It contains common attributes such as name, sys_class_name, and operational status, and all specialized CI tables (like `cmdb_ci_server`, `cmdb_ci_storage`, and `cmdb_ci_network`) extend from it via class inheritance. This hierarchical structure ensures that any CI record, regardless of its specific type, has a corresponding row in `cmdb_ci`.
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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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cmdb_ci
Why this is correct
cmdb_ci is the base table for all CIs.
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cmdb_ci_storage
Why it's wrong here
cmdb_ci_storage is a child table for storage CIs.
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cmdb_ci_server
Why it's wrong here
cmdb_ci_server is a child table for server CIs, not the base.
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cmdb_ci_network
Why it's wrong here
cmdb_ci_network is a child table for network CIs.
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