Regular Discovery Schedules are designed to rediscover which type of CIs?

The regular discovery schedules in Service Mapping are specifically designed to rediscover host configuration items (CIs) based on IP addresses. This approach ensures that any changes in the infrastructure related to physical or virtual hosts are accurately captured and updated within the ServiceNow platform.

Hosts are often assigned specific IP addresses, allowing the discovery process to continuously monitor their availability and status. If a host CI's IP address changes or if new hosts are added to the network, regular discovery ensures that these updates are reflected in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB). This ongoing process is vital for maintaining an up-to-date and accurate representation of the IT environment, which ultimately aids in effective service management and incident response.

In contrast, the other options do not align with the primary focus of regular discovery schedules. Databases based on size, load balancers based on traffic, and virtual machines can all be discovered, but their discovery is handled differently and may not be the primary focus during a regular discovery schedule. Regular discovery primarily targets host CIs due to their fundamental role in the network's structure and their dependence on specific attributes like IP addresses.