Jira Assets CMDB (Basics Tutorial 2026)
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What's in this video?
• Understanding what assets are and why they matter for your team
• How to create your first object schema and objects from scratch
• Real-world use cases for IT, facilities, and engineering teams
• Setting up roles and permissions to keep your data secure
🔑 Key Takeaways
• Use templates when starting a new schema to save time and follow best practices.
• Create custom reference types to show exactly how different assets relate to each other.
• Manage permissions using groups instead of individuals to avoid manual admin work.
• Link assets directly to Jira tickets to give your team instant context on every task.
⏱ Chapters
00:00-00:11 - Introduction to Jira Assets CMDB
00:12-01:05 - Why assets matter: Linking data to Jira
01:06-02:20 - Creating your first asset and object
02:21-03:12 - What is an object schema?
03:13-04:08 - How to create a new schema (Templates vs. Blank)
04:09-04:39 - Why teams fail at Jira (and how to fix it)
04:40-07:15 - Common use cases: IT, Hardware, & Infrastructure
07:16-08:09 - Navigating Schema Settings
08:10-08:44 - Customizing Reference Types
08:45-09:08 - Managing Asset Statuses
09:09-10:02 - Roles and Permissions: Schema vs. Object level
10:03-10:52 - Understanding User, Developer, and Manager roles
10:53-11:34 - Pro-Tip: Using Groups for easier management