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What is Spiceworks Network Mapping?

Network Mapping refers to the methodology of identifying entities linked within a network. Solutions designed for network mapping offer a comprehensive perspective of an organization's IT infrastructure by illustrating both physical and virtual networks. This article delves into the definition, methodology, significance, and best practices associated with network mapping. The primary aim of network mapping is to uncover all components connected to a specific network. By creating a visual representation, network mapping aids businesses in streamlining network monitoring and quickly identifying any issues. Furthermore, the generated map encompasses network diagrams, flowcharts, device inventories, and topology detection, which are instrumental for various tasks, including maintenance and security. As a result, visual aids from network mapping assist IT teams in understanding network connectivity, ultimately enhancing overall operational efficiency. In addition, effective network mapping can lead to improved communication and collaboration among IT personnel.

What is AdRem NetCrunch?

NetCrunch is commercial, self-hosted, agentless network and IT infrastructure monitoring software for Windows Server. It monitors network devices, servers, virtualization platforms, cloud services including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, applications, websites, logs, telemetry, and custom data using technologies such as SNMP, WMI, REST APIs, and scripts. NetCrunch supports 680+ monitoring targets and provides 270+ ready-to-use Monitoring Packs for devices, applications, and operating systems. Policy-based monitoring automatically applies monitoring settings, Monitoring Packs, thresholds, and alerts to matching devices and systems. Licensing is based on monitored nodes and network interfaces rather than individual sensors, checks, or metrics. Real-time dashboards and automatic Layer 2 and routing topology maps provide visibility into network status and performance. NetCrunch supports event correlation, dependency-aware alert suppression, predictive thresholds, escalation, and 40+ automated response actions, including script execution, notifications, webhooks, and integrations with external IT and collaboration tools. NetCrunch also provides hardware and software inventory, network device configuration backup and change tracking, bandwidth monitoring, and network traffic analysis using NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, and other flow technologies. Distributed Monitoring Probes extend monitoring to remote and isolated locations, while REST APIs support integration and automation with external systems. NetCrunch is self-hosted on Windows Server and can monitor on-premises, air-gapped, cloud, and hybrid IT environments.

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Integrations Supported

Active Directory

AlertOps

Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS)

Asana

Clickatell

ConnectWise PSA

Freshdesk

Freshservice

IFTTT

Jira

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$1600 for NetCrunch 50 nodes

NetCrunch licensing is based on the number of monitored nodes and network interfaces. Each node license includes one monitored interface, and additional interface licenses can be added when more network interfaces need to be monitored. Licensing is not based on individual sensors, checks, or metrics.

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