netTerrain DCIM vs. LanTopoLog 2

netTerrain offers a dynamic and automated platform for visual diagramming and reporting, providing comprehensive representations of your IT infrastructure, including data centers, networks, fiber, and cloud systems. By substituting disjointed documentation with coherent, interactive maps and reports, netTerrain aids in cutting expenses, accelerating troubleshooting processes, preventing system downtime, and reducing the need for field visits. Users can access both broad overviews and detailed analytics on various aspects such as capacity, power management, security updates, work orders, and beyond. Moreover, netTerrain empowers organizations to visualize their IT landscape effectively, facilitating informed decision-making for every business scenario encountered. This level of insight ensures that teams are well-equipped to address challenges and optimize their operations continuously.

- The automatic discovery of physical network topologies utilizing SNMP technology. - Offers comprehensive and searchable maps depicting the structure of physical networks. The LanTopoLog Switch Port Mapper effectively illustrates the physical connections of ports to a switch. It links these connections to the associated MAC and IP addresses of connected devices. - It provides insights into VLAN assignments, current port statuses, and speeds, as well as LACP/LAG port configurations. - New devices within the network are detected and alerts are sent accordingly. - It displays the status of the Spanning Tree Protocol and any associated events. - An icon context menu allows for command customization. - The real-time state of devices (active or inactive) is monitored via ICMP. - Alarms are triggered in the event of network failures, with notifications sent through email. - Access to the system is available via a web browser from any location within the network. LanTopoLog employs WMI queries to gather computer inventory data efficiently. - It can resolve IP addresses to names and allows exporting the computer list to a CSV file. - Monitoring includes tracking dropped and invalid packets (ifInErrors, IfInDiscards). - Administrators are notified if the traffic exceeds predefined thresholds. - The interface is designed to be user-friendly, ensuring ease of navigation and operation. Additionally, it streamlines network management by consolidating essential monitoring features in one accessible platform.