What action typically triggers the normalization job to run?

In the context of Software Asset Management, the normalization job is essentially a process that standardizes software titles and their respective versions to ensure accurate tracking and management. The action that typically triggers the normalization job to run is the creation of a new discovery model.

When a new discovery model is established, it often means that new software inventory data is being introduced into the system, which may not yet be recognized or categorized correctly. This is a crucial moment for the normalization process, as it allows the system to apply its algorithms and rules to this new data and ensure that it is aligned with existing data and standards.

The normalization job thus ensures that all software is accurately identified, which can involve deduplication, mapping to standardized titles, and filtering out any irrelevant or obsolete entries. The correct and streamlined functioning of this process is crucial for maintaining an effective software asset management strategy, as it helps organizations understand their software usage and compliance status accurately.

In contrast, while new software installations and daily system updates may affect the overall software landscape, they do not directly trigger the normalization process in the same way that a new discovery model does. Lastly, while manual initiation by an admin may run a normalization job, it is not a typical or automated trigger point in the regular