The function for network scanning is found at the top of the Agent portal CMDB functions CI LIST BY TYPE. Click the Scan link.
CMDB Integration scans the corporate network for all network devices and saves the information about their properties. Currently version allows integration with Nilex Network Scanning (referred to as NNS) and CapaInstaller.
Integration process is same for both source, only different between NNS and CapaInstaller integration are properties which can be imported. Lists of properties depends of source database. Taking into account that the integration process for NNS and Capainstaller are the same, this manual will only explain the process for NNS integration.
Note! Running a network scan consumes both time and server capacity. Try to make the scans when it disturbs the ordinary operation as little as possible.
1. CI
Ø Monitor
Ø Mouse
Ø OS
Ø Printer
2. Components
Ø Tape Device
Ø CD/DVD
Ø Hard Disk
Ø Network Adapter
Ø CPU
Ø RAM
Ø Video Adapter
Ø RAM Slot
3. Configuration
Ø System Information
Ø User Login
Ø User
Ø BIOS
4. Software
Ø Application
1. CI
Ø Monitor
Ø Mouse
Ø OS
2. Components
Ø CD/DVD
Ø Hard Disk
Ø Network Adapter
Ø CPU
Ø RAM
Ø Video Adapter
3. Configuration
Ø System Information
Ø BIOS
4. Software
Ø Application
Importing from NNS to CMDB
Note! Running a network scan consumes both time and server capacity. Try to make the scans when it disturbs the ordinary operation as little as possible.
To import data from NNS to CMDB, follow these steps:
Go to CMDB > CI List by Type. Above the table, there is a button Scan. Select Scan link at CI list page and select On demand in dropdown and the following form will appear:
Network Scanning Request
Choose Integration type (NNS, CapaInstaller or SCCM) from Integration type dropdown field, and then click on Send Request button.
On the next form you choose what information you want to scan for.
Network Scan Options
After choosing, click button Send Request to start scanning process.
You can track scanning progress in CMDB > CI List by Type > Scan> History.