Comparison
ITAM vs CMDB: what is the difference?
Understand how ITAM and CMDB differ and why reliable inventory supports both.
Starting point
Start by mapping existing sources and the fields your team can realistically maintain.
- Source
- Owner
- Site
- Lifecycle status
Recommended workflow
Stage the data, reconcile strong signals, then promote only validated records.
Metrics to watch
Track missing fields, duplicates, stale dates and pages that generate demo requests.