Best practice around MID Server host selection

The MID server host is the foundation to which your discoveries will be executed
from and should be the only task that this host should provide within your
environment or environments. As of the Aspen Release of Service Now
Best practice around MID Server host selection

1. Virtual Host
a. 4Gb RAM
b. 40Gb Disk Allocation
c. Multi CPU share
d. Ensure that the virtual environment has capacity to provide for
allocation
2. Operating System
a. Current Windows Server OS (32 or 64 bit)
b. Provisioned to customers local policies around patches and
security
3. Network
a. 100MB or greater connection
b. External internet access on port 443 to your service-now instance
c. All ports and protocol access to targets within your environment

Its all about location

MIDServer host placement is key to any successful discovery deployment. The
best practice is summed up in a simple statement. Place your MIDservers as
close to the targets that has the most available bandwidth between it and what
you are looking to discover. Deploying a MIDServer in Kansas to discover your
Datacenter in Singapore is not the best idea. By keeping your MIDServer close
to targets helps you get the most out of the local resources.

Items to consider around MIDServer placement include

1. Available bandwidth
2. Geographic location
3. IP access to targets (DMZs)