When transitioning toCSDM-aligned lifecycle management, ServiceNow introduces a structured lifecycle framework that separateshigh-level intentfromdetailed operational state.
Life Cycle Stagerepresents themacro phaseof a CI’s existence (for example:Plan, Build, Deploy, Operate, Retire).
Life Cycle Stage Statusrefines that phase withgranular, sub-level statesthat vary by CI type.
Life Cycle Objectdetermineswhich lifecycle stages and statuses apply, based on what kind of CI is being managed (hardware, application, document, etc.).
Life Cycle Mappingensures asafe transitionfrom legacy status fields by translating existing values into standardized CSDM lifecycle values—avoiding data loss or process disruption.
Together, these objects enableconsistent lifecycle governance, improve reporting accuracy, and support automation across ITSM, ITOM, and IRM use cases—while remaining backward compatible with legacy CMDB data.
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