When do Discovery Patterns execute?

Discovery Patterns execute specifically on operating systems that have been configured to use those patterns. This is because Discovery Patterns are designed to identify and map the services available on systems that meet certain criteria defined within the pattern. The configuration typically includes specifying which operating systems the pattern applies to, thereby ensuring that the pattern’s execution is targeted and relevant.

When a Discovery Pattern is activated, it conducts a systematic exploration of the operating system’s components and services that correspond to its settings. This targeted execution enhances efficiency and ensures the accuracy of the service mapping process, as it focuses only on the relevant environments rather than attempting to execute on all available systems or at random times. Thus, the understanding that Discovery Patterns execute only on specifically configured operating systems is fundamental to effective service mapping and discovery processes.