SBOM Manager Feature: BOM Visualization
Understanding your BOM shouldn’t require digging through files or piecing together missing context. With BOM Visualization in Sonatype SBOM Manager, you can explore the complete, original bill of materials directly in your browser — exactly as it was ingested. No downloads, no manual parsing. Just full visibility into every field, including custom properties and domain-specific metadata, all in one place.
This demo video explores how teams can instantly search for components, jump from evaluation results to their exact location in the BOM, and gain the context needed to validate, audit, and investigate with confidence. So instead of chasing data, you can move faster and make better-informed decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BOM Visualization?
BOM Visualization is a feature within Sonatype SBOM Manager that provides full, in-app visibility into the original Bill of Materials (BOM). It allows users to inspect the complete BOM, including custom fields and domain-specific metadata directly in the browser.
What problem does BOM Visualization solve?
Previously, users had to download and manually inspect BOM files (e.g., JSON or XML) to access full details. BOM Visualization eliminates this step by enabling instant, browser-based access to the complete BOM.
What information can I see in the Original BOM view?
Sonatype SBOM Manager’s Original BOM view displays:
- All components in the BOM
- Every field as originally ingested
- Custom properties and metadata not shown in evaluation reports
Do I still need to download BOM files to inspect them?
No downloads are required. BOM Visualization allows users to view and analyze the full BOM directly in the application.
Can I search within the BOM?
Yes. The SBOM Manager includes in-app search functionality, allowing users to quickly find:
- Specific components
- Custom properties
- Metadata fields
Can I see where a component appears in the BOM?
Yes. From the evaluation report, users can click on a component to view its exact location within the original BOM, including its associated metadata.
What is component-level context?
Component-level context gives you precise visibility into how a component exists within your BOM — not just that it exists, but exactly where and how it’s defined. With BOM Visualization, this means you can:
- See the exact node in the BOM where a component is defined
- Access associated custom properties and values
This level of context significantly improves traceability and auditability, making it easier to validate findings, investigate issues, and confidently answer questions about where components came from, how they’re used, and whether they meet your security and compliance standards.
Who benefits from BOM Visualization?
Bom Visualization is designed for anyone who needs deeper, faster insight into software composition with the friction of manual analysis. This feature is especially useful for:
- Security teams performing audits
- Developers investigating components
- Compliance teams validating BOM accuracy
What are the key benefits of BOM Visualization?
BOM Visualization transforms how teams interact with SBOM data by making it more accessible, actionable, and transparent. Users gain:
- Full visibility into original BOM data
- Faster investigation and validation
- Improved traceability at the component level
- Built-in search for quick discovery