The function for network scanning is found at the top of the Agent portal CMDB functions CI LIST BY TYPE. Click on 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 Network Scanning (referred to as NNS), CapaInstaller and System Center Configuration Manager (referred to as SCCM).
Integration process is same for all sources, only different between sources integration are properties which can be imported. Lists of properties depends of source database. Taking into account that the integration process for NNS, Capainstaller or SCCM 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
5. CI
Ø Monitor
Ø Mouse
Ø OS
6. Components
Ø Tape Device
Ø CD/DVD
Ø Hard Disk
Ø Network Adapter
Ø CPU
Ø RAM
Ø Video Adapter
Ø RAM Slot
7. Configuration
Ø System Information
Ø BIOS
8. 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.
Tip! Use the schedule functionality and execute scans off office hours.
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 for Changes. If already performed scanning has detected changes is the link Scan for Changes replaced by NNS Changes Detected, see step 3 below.
Click the Scan for Changes button 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
Button Activate Application Filter opens a text box where you can enter a filter (Json code) for the scanning. First part filter which Computers shall be included in the scan, second part filter which applications (Softwares) shall be included. Filter is applicable for Computers and Softwares only.
Read more about filters and see examples here.
After choosing, click button Send Request to start scanning process.
A progress bar will appear, notifying you about the scan progress. Depending on the NNS database size, this process might take a few minutes.
When finished, you will get a notification which will require you to click OK.