Asset Management Database (AMDB)

An Asset Management Database (AMDB) is a database containing all data needed to support Availability Management and may be part of the Configuration Management Database. The AMDB is used by Availability Management to gather information needed to support report generation, statistical analysis, and availability forecasting. Implementing an AMDB satisfies control objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT) governance as well as saves time, staffing requirements, and costs in monitoring areas of COBIT.

Related terms

Configuration Item (CI)
Configuration Management
Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
Configuration Management System (CMS)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Service desk
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