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Network Diagramming - OPNET NetMapper

OPNET’s NetMapper automatically publishes up-to-date network diagrams, thereby reducing the complexity of collecting accurate information from multiple sources and keeping up with the high frequency of changes. NetMapper accelerates network auditing and troubleshooting by creating content-rich network diagrams, including detailed logical and physical device configuration information as well as logical views of the network.

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Network Diagramming - OPNET NetMapper

OPNET’s NetMapper automatically publishes up-to-date network diagrams, thereby reducing the complexity of collecting accurate information from multiple sources and keeping up with the high frequency of changes. NetMapper accelerates network auditing and troubleshooting by creating content-rich network diagrams, including detailed logical and physical device configuration information as well as logical views of the network.

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Solution Overview

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Generate Up-to-Date Network Diagrams at the Push-of-a-Button


OPNET’s NetMapper™ automatically publishes up-to-date network diagrams, thereby reducing
the complexity of collecting accurate information from multiple sources and keeping up with Benefits
the high frequency of changes. NetMapper accelerates network auditing and troubleshoot- n Comply with regulatory and security stan-

ing by creating content-rich network diagrams, including detailed logical and physical device dards for network documentation

configuration information as well as logical views of the network. n Accelerate network troubleshooting with
on-demand detailed insight into network
topology and configuration

n Manage changes more effectively by lever-


aging comprehensive network topology
and configuration details

n Reduce operational costs with automated


network diagramming

Key Features
n Displays physical layout and detailed logical
views of the network including: Layer 2/3,
OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, PVCs, VLANs, VPNs, BGP,
HSRP/VRRP, and device virtualization

n Produces detailed tabular reports of proto-


col configurations

n Provides interactive views and hierarchical


layouts

n Includes ready-to-use templates for mul-


tiple page layouts and options to customize
diagrams

n Supports widely used Microsoft Visio® format

n Collects network information via device ac-


cess or import of device configuration files

n Stores diagrams on OPNET Report Server™


for easy access and sharing

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Solution Overview
OPNET Technologies, Inc.

Comply with Regulatory and Security Standards


NetMapper provides standard-compliance documen-
tation that identifies all network elements and how
they can be accessed. NetMapper’s accurate network
documentation ensures a successful network audit
and enables compliance with regulatory and security
standards such as:

n PCI Data Security Standard

n SOX Section 404 Documentation Requirements

n FFIEC IT Examination Handbook

n DISA Network Infrastructure STIG

Accelerate Network Troubleshooting


NetMapper’s detailed physical and logical views help
pinpoint configuration and connectivity issues quickly with
direct insights into configurations and routing views. Diagrams can be custom-
ized with additional administrative contact details or other information for faster
troubleshooting and problem resolution. Multiple users can access network diagrams
via the web, or print diagrams with customizable layouts and page formats.

Manage Changes Effectively


NetMapper applies a unique, semantic approach, combining the industry’s lead-
ing auto-discovery, configuration parsing and analysis, and connec-
tivity inference to interpret network configuration data
with expert knowledge. NetMapper uses this wealth of
information to provide reliable, detailed information
about the network—assisting effective change man-
agement by generating up-to-date diagrams on de-
mand to keep up with the high frequency of changes.

Reduce Operational Costs


Organizations using NetMapper obtain immediate ROI by eliminating hundreds of hours
spent on manually keeping diagrams up to date. Automation of the network diagram gen-
eration process not only reduces manual effort, but also minimizes the risk of human error.
“
NetMapper addresses a pervasive issue that
impacts network planning, engineering,
NetMapper’s ready-to-use templates and customizable options simplify diagram configuration
with options to display tables and annotations that describe both physical and logical connec- and operations – network diagrams are
tivity in addition to the network topology. difficult and time-consuming to maintain,
and quickly become obsolete. By using
Microsoft Partner
NetMapper, we can dramatically improve
NetMapper generates diagrams in Microsoft Visio format, the industry standard
for network diagrams. OPNET is a member of Microsoft’s Visio Toolbox Partner the usability and value of network diagrams

Packaging
Program. to the organization.

Chief Technology Officer


”
Fortune 1,000 Company
NetMapper is offered as an optional module for OPNET’s IT Sentinel®, SP Sentinel®, IT Guru®
Network Planner, and SP Guru® Network Planner, to support network engineering, operations,
and planning. NetMapper is also offered as a stand-alone solution.

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© 2009 OPNET Technologies, Inc. OPNET is a registered trademark of OPNET Technologies, Inc.
All trademarks are the properly of their respective owners and used herein for identification purposes only.

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