Unit 2 of 4
Data Manager Policies
15 min
+150 points
Learning objectives
When you finish this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify the purpose and/or requirements of Data Manager.
- Identify the policy feature in Data Manager used to accomplish scenario goals.
- Identify how to configure Data Manager to manage the CMDB.
Data Manager
Data Manager provides policy-driven control over CMDB data quality, lifecycle, and compliance.
Purpose and requirements
Data Manager helps organizations enforce standards, automate remediation, and maintain CMDB integrity at scale.
Policy features
Policies in Data Manager define rules for scenarios such as:
- Required attributes and validation.
- Lifecycle transitions for CI attributes.
- Compliance and quality enforcement actions.
Configuring Data Manager
Understand how to configure Data Manager to align with CMDB governance goals and support ongoing operational management.
On the exam, match policy types and Data Manager capabilities to the scenario described in the question.