Definition Lifecycle

Lifecycle Stages

Every scan definition progresses through a series of stages:

Draft  →  Ready  →  Active  →  Obsolete

Draft

The initial state when a definition is created. In Draft status:

• The definition can be freely edited
• Fields and capabilities can be added or removed
• No scans can be executed
• The definition is not visible in Insight Studio

Ready

A transitional state indicating the definition has been reviewed. In Ready status:

• All required configuration is complete
• The definition has passed validation
• It can be activated

Active

The operational state. In Active status:

• Scans can be executed against the definition
• Results appear in Insight Studio
• The definition can be scheduled for recurring scans
• Editing is still possible — changes take effect on the next scan

Obsolete

The retired state. In Obsolete status:

• No new scans can be triggered
• Existing results remain visible in Insight Studio for historical analysis
• The definition can be reactivated if needed

Activation Validation

Before a definition can be activated, DQS validates:

Rule	Description
Fields selected	At least one field must be selected
Capabilities enabled	At least one capability must be enabled
Configuration complete	All required capability settings must be filled

Note

When you click Activate, the definition moves directly to Active status. The Ready state is used internally for validation gating.

Changing Status

• Draft → Active: Click “Mark as Complete” on the summary screen — choose between Complete Only, Complete & Schedule, or Complete & Run Scan
• Active → Obsolete: Use the definition settings to retire it
• Obsolete → Active: Reactivate from the definition settings