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Transform maps are used to transform imported hardware model data from an import set table to a target table, such as the Product Catalog or the Asset table1

Coalesce is an option that you can set on a field mapping to uniquely identify the same asset in order to merge or update records2

Coalesce means that the field is used as a unique key. If a match is found using the coalesce field, the existing record is updated with the imported information. If no match is found, a new record is inserted2

Coalesce helps to prevent duplicate records and ensure data consistency2

You can set coalesce on one or more fields in a transform map, but at least one coalesce field is required2

The other options, B. Consolidate, C. Unique identifier, D. Unique source, E. Unique target, and F. Combine, are not valid options for setting the unique identification of assets in transform maps

According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, the ServiceNow Content Service is a cloud-based service that provides content updates for hardware models, such as manufacturer, model category, and lifecycle information. The ServiceNow Content Service also collects unrecognized data from customers, such as new or custom hardware models, to improve the content quality and coverage. Customers can opt out of sending unrecognized data to the ServiceNow Content Service for specific models, but this will also prevent them from receiving content updates for those models.

A field service management (FSM) change task is a task that is created from a change request and assigned to a field service agent to perform work on a configuration item (CI) or an asset1.

An asset task is a task that is created from an asset record and linked to an FSM change task to track the work done on the asset2.

When an asset task is completed, the asset record associated to the task is automatically updated with the latest information, such as location, status, assignment group, assigned to, and so on2.

This feature removes the need to manually update the asset record after completing the FSM change task, saving time and ensuring accuracy2.

 ServiceNow Hardware Model Normalization enables users to normalize the details, such as manufacturer, product, model, and device type, of your hardware and consumable models. Normalization aligns assets under a common display name based on the product’s unique model number. ServiceNow uses the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) as the global standard for product recognition during hardware model normalization. UNSPSC is a hierarchical classification of products and services that provides a common language for exchange of information across markets and countries. References: Automation Simplifies Hardware Asset Management, Work with hardware normalization, Hardware Model Normalization

A configuration item (CI) is a record that represents an IT asset or service in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB)1.

A CI tracks the operational and relationship information of the asset or service, such as its current status, location, owner, and dependencies1.

A hardware asset is a physical component of an IT system, such as a laptop, server, or router2.

A hardware asset attribute is a property or characteristic of the hardware asset, such as its model, serial number, or warranty2.

Some hardware asset attributes are also part of the CI, such as IP address, CPU, operating system, and memory1. These attributes reflect the operational state of the hardware asset and are relevant for configuration management purposes1.

However, some hardware asset attributes are not part of the CI, such as cost2. Cost is a financial information of the hardware asset that is tracked by the Asset Management application2. Cost is not relevant for configuration management purposes and is not stored in the CMDB2.

Therefore, the hardware asset attribute that should be tracked that is not part of the CI is C. Cost. References:

1: Configuration Item

2: Hardware Asset Management

 According to the ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management documentation, the asset lifecycle defines and describes the series of stages involved in managing an asset throughout its useful life. The first stage of the asset lifecycle is the request stage, where stakeholders get together, discuss their objectives, and determine which assets are needed and why. The culmination of this stage is a formal request for an asset. The asset lifecycle begins when the asset is requested, not when it is procured, deployed, or fulfilled. References:

ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: Hardware Asset Management overview

ServiceNow Hardware Asset Management: What is the IT Asset Lifecycle?