finders database schema

The finders database is defined in $NCHOME/etc/precision/DiscoSchema.cfg.

The fully qualified database table names of the finders database are:
  • finders.despatch
  • finders.returns
  • finders.pending
  • finders.processing
  • finders.rediscovery

The finders database is the central monitoring and management point for finders operating during discovery. The finders discover the existence of devices and report these devices back to the finders database, but do not discover connections.

Network entities reported by the finders are usually sent to the Details agent for retrieval of basic device information, although the discovery data flow is fully configurable.