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# Discovery

Configure discovery providers for cluster formation, XVM discovery, and administrative tool connectivity.

## Overview

Discovery configuration determines how Talon components find and communicate with each other. Proper discovery configuration is essential for:

* **Application Clustering**: Enabling application instances to find peers and form HA clusters
* **Administrative Tools**: Allowing tools to discover and manage running XVMs

## Topics

* [**Discovery Configuration**](/talon/developing-applications/configuring-the-runtime/discovery/discovery-configuration.md) - Configure discovery providers and descriptors

## Related Topics

* [Discovery Model](/talon/concepts-and-architecture/discovery-model.md) - Understanding discovery concepts and architecture
* [Admin Over SMA](/talon/developing-applications/configuring-the-runtime/administration/admin-over-sma.md) - Using SMA-based discovery for administration
* [Discovery Tool](/talon/operating-applications/analysis-and-troubleshooting/tools/discovery-tool.md) - Troubleshooting discovery issues