What is a CI (Configuration Item)?
What is a CI (Configuration Item)? Introduction Configuration Item is a critical part of IT operations. It represents any asset, software, server, or document that must be tracked and managed. Managing CIs helps IT teams maintain smooth operations, prevent downtime, and understand asset relationships. Professionals enrolled in ITOM ServiceNow Training and ServiceNow CMDB Training learn how to manage these items effectively, including recording attributes, mapping dependencies, and monitoring lifecycle events. What is a CI (Configuration Item)? Clear Definition A Configuration Item is any part of an IT system that is tracked and managed. Each CI has a unique ID and details such as type, owner, status, and location. CIs include hardware like servers, laptops, and network devices. They can also be software programs, cloud services, or licenses. Even documents, such as system manuals, can be considered CIs if they impact IT operations. All CIs are ...