What does the status "Partially Normalized" indicate in a discovery model?

The status "Partially Normalized" in a discovery model signifies that normalization efforts have been undertaken, but they are not exhaustive. Specifically, this status indicates that the normalization process has been completed for certain key fields, such as the publisher and product fields.

In the context of software asset management, normalization is essential because it helps organize and standardize data collected from various sources, making it easier to manage and analyze. When a model shows a "Partially Normalized" status, it implies that while some critical elements of the software inventory, particularly those concerning the publisher and product, have been addressed, other areas may still need further standardization or normalization.

By reflecting that only specific fields have been normalized, this option exemplifies the incomplete nature of the normalization process, which is what "Partially Normalized" is designed to convey.