CMDB Reality Check Link to heading

Most CMDBs describe how the environment was intended to look.
Reality moves faster — systems appear, evolve and drift long before documentation catches up.

This engagement uncovers the truth behind your configuration data and provides a clear comparison between the CMDB and the technical reality of your infrastructure.

What I Analyze Link to heading

1. CMDB vs. Real System Inventory Link to heading

• Missing or outdated entries
• Incorrect attributes and ownership
• Divergence caused by lifecycle inconsistencies

2. Configuration Validity Link to heading

• Whether CMDB values match runtime configuration
• Conflicts between intended and actual state
• Integrity of imported or synchronized data

3. Data Lineage & Source Reliability Link to heading

• Where CMDB data originates
• How ingestion pipelines modify or lose information
• Structural weaknesses in data flow and mapping

4. Drift Causes & Amplifiers Link to heading

• Why CMDB accuracy degrades over time
• Which systems or teams introduce inconsistencies
• Structural factors preventing long-term accuracy

Deliverables Link to heading

You receive:

• A clear map of CMDB truth vs. technical truth
• A list of outdated, incorrect or missing entries
• Identified reliability issues in ingestion pipelines
• Drift patterns and root causes
• Practical steps to restore and maintain accuracy

The result is a factual basis for rebuilding trust in your configuration data.

Who This Is For Link to heading

Ideal for organizations that:

• No longer trust their CMDB
• Struggle with inconsistent data across tools
• Depend on accurate configuration for compliance
• Face audit findings tied to documentation gaps
• Need technical truth to support operational decisions

If your CMDB reflects assumptions instead of reality, this check shows how far it has drifted — and how to repair it.

Get in touch

Email me: starttalking@sh-soft.de