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title: Refresh processor definitions
description: After activating Software Asset Management, refresh processor definitions to normalize processors on servers in the CMDB.
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# Refresh processor definitions

After activating Software Asset Management, refresh processor definitions to normalize processors on servers in the CMDB.

## Before you begin

Role required: sam\_admin

## About this task

Refresh processor definitions after activating Software Asset Management and before running reconciliation. Refreshing processor definitions enables CPU types \(name of the processor discovered\) to be mapped to the correct processor definition.

Refreshing processor definitions can be time consuming when running for the first time. Allocate enough time to complete this task before proceeding.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Software Asset** > **Administration** > **Refresh Processor Definitions** and select **Proceed**.

    The Processor definitions list is shown.


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