What are the default settings for the Run and Time of a Discovery Schedule?

The default settings for the Run and Time of a Discovery Schedule in ServiceNow are configured to run Daily at Midnight (00:00:00). This scheduling ensures that the Discovery process runs at a time when there is likely to be minimal disruption, usually when systems and networks are less active. Running Discovery at midnight allows for comprehensive scanning and data gathering without the interference that can occur during business hours or peak activity times.

Regularly scheduled Discovery is crucial for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date configuration management database (CMDB), and the daily frequency and timing are optimized for regular updates while minimizing impact. Therefore, having it set to run daily at midnight is a sensible default, providing a balance of refresh rate and operational impact.