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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 6 MIN

ITIL CMDB Best Practices: Scale Smart with Real Business Value in 7 Steps

from The ITSM Practice: Elevating ITSM and IT Security Knowledge · host Luigi Ferri

Discover how to scale your CMDB from a static list to a powerful tool that drives business value. In this episode, we unpack seven practical steps to create a clean, scalable, and business-aligned CMDB that supports ITSM success and compliance goals.In this episode, we answer to:How can I align my CMDB with business outcomes and KPIs? What are the best practices to keep CMDB data clean and reliable? How do I automate and govern my CMDB without losing control?Resources Mentioned in this Episode: ServiceNow whitepaper, “Deliver a CMDB with true business value: 6 essential steps”, link https://www.servicenow.com/blogs/category/product-newsDevice42 website, article “CMDB Architecture Best Practices: Aligning Design with IT Objectives”, link https://www.device42.com/cmdb-best-practices/cmdb-architecture/Aspire Systems website, article “Navigating and Overcoming CMDB Health Challenges in Enterprises”, link https://blog.aspiresys.com/business-applications/servicenow/navigating-and-overcoming-cmdb-health-challenges-in-enterprises/Starhive website, article “10 CMDB best practices for an actually successful implementation”, link https://starhive.com/blog/10-cmdb-best-practicesConnect with me on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.comAnd if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security.Credits:Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

Discover how to scale your CMDB from a static list to a powerful tool that drives business value. In this episode, we unpack seven practical steps to create a clean, scalable, and business-aligned CMDB that supports ITSM success and compliance goals.In this episode, we answer to:How can I align my CMDB with business outcomes and KPIs? What are the best practices to keep CMDB data clean and reliable? How do I automate and govern my CMDB without losing control?Resources Mentioned in this Episode: ServiceNow whitepaper, “Deliver a CMDB with true business value: 6 essential steps”, link https://www.servicenow.com/blogs/category/product-newsDevice42 website, article “CMDB Architecture Best Practices: Aligning Design with IT Objectives”, link https://www.device42.com/cmdb-best-practices/cmdb-architecture/Aspire Systems website, article “Navigating and Overcoming CMDB Health Challenges in Enterprises”, link https://blog.aspiresys.com/business-applications/servicenow/navigating-and-overcoming-cmdb-health-challenges-in-enterprises/Starhive website, article “10 CMDB best practices for an actually successful implementation”, link https://starhive.com/blog/10-cmdb-best-practicesConnect with me on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theitsmpractice/Website: http://www.theitsmpractice.comAnd if you want more tips and guidance, follow me on LinkedIn. I am sharing daily posts regarding Enterprise Service Management, IT Service Management, and IT Security.Credits:Sound engineering by Alan Southgate - http://alsouthgate.co.uk/Graphics by Yulia Kolodyazhnaya

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