PC Backups as Configuration Items?
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Feb 17, 2026
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Has anyone out there leveraged the CMDB to track specific PC Backups?
We have a couple business cases where we need to track a specific backup of a physical or virtual PC (not a server). These backups need to be held and secured until such time as they can be released for deletion/destruction. The backup may be any version of a physical HDD, USB stick or snapshot taken with a number of software solutions. The notion is that having a CI representing the backup gives more confidence these items won't be lost/destroyed because they are visible/trackable with a lifecycle in the CMDB.
Neither the CMDB nor CSDM explicitly talk about PC Backups. Pondered using existing OOTB CI Class like "Storage", but not sure I want to lump these in with storage devices.
Am of mind at the moment to create a custom CI class off of Computer called "PC Backup" and just roll with that unless there are some other experiences or guidance out there on good/best practices relative to a PC Backup.
What say you, community?
https://www.servicenow.com/community/cmdb-forum/pc-backups-as-configuration-items/m-p/3490975#M19630