Data (CAT-MIP-000000121)
Accepted • 2025-09-19 • by nicole
Definition
(Use with specificity--prefer concrete terms like Log, Metric, Event, or Configuration when possible) Data refers to any structured or unstructured information collected, stored, or generated by vendor systems and integrated tools. This includes telemetry, logs, metrics, configuration records, alerts, ticket history, and external feeds. While "Data" is technically accurate, it is too broad for effective agent interaction. Prompts should specify the type of data required to ensure accurate retrieval or action.
Prompt Examples
- Analyze event logs and compliance reports for policy violations.
- Get performance metrics and alert logs for this tenant.
- Retrieve CPU and memory usage data for device "ENG-LT-05" for the past 7 days.
Agent Execution
When "Data" is used in a prompt, the AI agent will:
- Attempt to infer the correct data type based on additional context (e.g., time range, source, object)
- Default to commonly accessed types (e.g., metrics and logs) if unspecified
- Return multiple types if ambiguity remains, or issue a request for clarification
- Search available data sources (e.g., telemetry, logs, monitoring tools)
Synonyms
- Information (too vague - avoid)
- Output (context-specific - use with care)
- Result (use for returned data from a function or query)
Relationships
- Data belongsTo Vendor or MSP or Tenant or Site
- Data isConsumedBy Agent or Automation or Policy
- Data isGeneratedBy Vendor, MSP, Device, Script, or Integration
- Data isStoredIn Repository or Platform
- Data isTaggedWith Type (e.g., metric, alert, configuration)
History
| Date | Author | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | nicole | Draft – initial term proposal |
| 2025-09-19 | nicole | Accepted – added to CAT-MIP registry |