Running ServiceNow MID Server in Docker 🐳

Hello again, IT explorers! Today, we’re diving into something practical and powerful—containerizing the ServiceNow MID Server using Docker. Whether you’re a ServiceNow admin, a platform engineer, or simply curious about how Docker can simplify infrastructure, this one’s for you!

What’s a MID Server?

In the ServiceNow ecosystem, the MID (Management, Instrumentation, and Discovery) Server acts as a bridge between ServiceNow and your on-premise infrastructure. It facilitates:

  • Discovery of devices and applications
  • Integration with third-party systems
  • Orchestration of automation workflows

Traditionally, setting up a MID Server requires a dedicated Windows/Linux machine. But what if we could make it more portable, reproducible, and easier to manage?

Introducing: MID Server in Docker

That’s exactly what this GitHub repository is all about. This project provides a simple and efficient way to run a ServiceNow MID Server inside a Docker container. No more manual installations or configuration headaches.

Why Dockerize the MID Server?

By containerizing the MID Server, you unlock a lot of DevOps-friendly benefits:

  • ✅ Reusability: Deploy the same setup across environments.
  • ✅ Isolation: Keep dependencies and configuration encapsulated.
  • ✅ Portability: Move easily across servers, clouds, or laptops.
  • ✅ Version Control: Use Git to manage configurations and custom scripts.

Logic

A scrapper is used to extract the MID Server version from the ServiceNow instance. This ensures that the MID Server is always compatible with your ServiceNow environment.

Currently I am building the docker image for vancouver, washingtondc, xandu and yokohama releases.

The docker images are available in my docker hub