Exam CISSP topic 1 question 146 discussion

The CMDB tracks IT assets from a service and operational perspective, while ITAM focuses on IT assets from a financial and cost perspective.

The key term here is RELATIONAL. The ITAM isn't normally relational, it's static.https://www.flexera.com/flexera-one/glossary/itam-versus-cmdb

B. Configuration Management Database (CMDB)

The BEST option for establishing a single, centralized, and relational repository to hold all information regarding the software and hardware assets would be a Configuration Management Database (CMDB). A CMDB is a database that stores information about all hardware and software assets in an organization. It provides a central source of information for asset management, including configuration details, relationships between assets, and the status of those assets. This makes it an ideal solution for the CISO's requirement.

The BEST option for establishing a single, centralized, and relational repository to hold all information regarding software and hardware assets would be a Configuration Management Database (CMDB). A CMDB is a centralized database that stores information about all assets and configuration items within an organization's IT infrastructure. It provides a comprehensive view of the relationships between different assets, including software and hardware components. A CMDB is commonly used for configuration management and helps organizations maintain accurate and up-to-date records of their assets, their configurations, and their relationships.

Difference between CMDB and ITAM: thttps://www.device42.com/blog/2022/11/02/itam-vs-cmdb-what-are-the-differences/#:~:text=Therefore%2C%20ITAM%20products%20provide%20an,IT%20environment%20and%20its%20relationships.

What is the difference between Asset Management and CMDB? Read hear -> https://www.alloysoftware.com/resources/what-is-cmdb/

Is there any ITAM solution in the world does not use relational database?

A configuration management database (CMDB) is a file -- usually, in the form of a standardized database -- that contains all relevant information about the hardware and software components used in an organization's IT (information technology) services and the relationships between those components. A CMDB provides an organized view of configuration data and a means of examining that data from any desired perspective

CMDB is right

relational repository !

D: ITAM