The Reconciliation module applications let you evaluate data about information technology. You use these applications to compare information from one data set with data in another data set. For more information about Reconciliation module data sets, see Reconciliation Module Data Sets.
The system reconciles objects in Data Set 1 and objects in Data Set 2 by performing a rule-based compare operation defined by a system administrator. Administrators use Reconciliation module applications to define a reconciliation task and then use the Cron Task Setup application to set up a cron task that executes the reconciliation task.
Because reconciliation tasks process data imported into the system from external sources, you must exercise caution when scheduling reconciliation tasks. The timing of deployed asset data migration must be carefully coordinated with the reconciliation process; for example, do not attempt to reconcile data about deployed objects against authorized objects if you have not yet imported deployed object data into the system. Scheduling is an important consideration because it affects the reliability of the data and the allocation of computer resources.
In addition, if your organization uses the Software Suite Setup application to define software suites, execute the cron task that processes software suites before you execute reconciliation cron tasks so that software suites are properly identified before reconciliation.
In summary, use the following sequence of events to ensure data reliability:
Collect data about actual deployed objects using a discovery tool, such as IBM Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager.
Import collected data into the system using an integration tool, such as Integration Composer.
If you use the Deployed Assets Administration module applications to standardize naming conventions, set up software suites, or define software usage display options, make any changes necessary in those applications. For more information about these applications, see the online help for the Adapter Conversion, Manufacturer Conversion, Operating System Conversion, Processor Conversion, Software Conversion, Software Suite Setup, and Software Usage Setup applications.
Execute the cron task that identifies software suites. For more information about setting up cron tasks, see the online help for the Cron Task Setup application.
Execute the cron task that processes reconciliation tasks.
Note: For more information about scheduling the reconciliation process, see the Reconciliation Module Implementation Guide.