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title: CMDB success advisor for SAM setup
description: Use the CMDB success advisor application to configure and manage the CMDB success advisor for Software Asset Management \(SAM\).
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/it-asset-management/software-asset-management/cmdb-sa-sam-config-settings.html
release: australia
product: Software Asset Management
classification: software-asset-management
topic_type: concept
last_updated: "2026-07-22"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Use SAM advisor, Software Asset Management, IT Asset Management, Asset Management]
---

# CMDB success advisor for SAM setup

Use the CMDB success advisor application to configure and manage the CMDB success advisor for Software Asset Management \(SAM\).

## Plugins and dependencies

Review the [CMDB success advisor](https://store.servicenow.com/store/app/db28ec5b87bba254221e8409dabb355c) application listing in the ServiceNow Store for information about dependencies, licensing or subscription requirements, and release compatibility. CMDB success advisor for SAM requires the Software Asset Management application and a SAM entitlement.

## Set up overview

1.  [Get started with CMDB success advisor setup for SAM](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/it-asset-management/software-asset-management/cmdb-sa-sam-get-started.md).

    Set up your SAM specific advisor dashboard by selecting software products to define the SAM advisor scope.

2.  [Manage SAM advisor scope in CMDB success advisor](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/it-asset-management/software-asset-management/cmdb-sa-sam-optimize-dashboard.md).

    After completing the initial setup, you can continue to improve your CMDB data quality by adjusting the software product selection for your current SAM goals.


**Related topics**  


[Configuring CMDB success advisor](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/servicenow-platform/cmdb-sa-configuring.md)