Multi-Vendor Network Inventory Software

Maintain an up-to-date inventory of your network devices

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Save time and increase productivity with a network inventory tool

SolarWinds^® Network Configuration Manager (NCM) can help you maintain an accurate, up-to-date inventory of your network devices and minimize the time you spend compiling and updating device information. You can use Network Configuration Manager to automatically import and discover devices and obtain detailed inventory information. You can also create network inventory reports based on vendor, location, device type, device data and more and set up regular scans to help ensure data is updated automatically.

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Know which network devices are operating and their locations thanks to network inventory software

Maintaining data such as serial numbers, port details, IP addresses, vendors, end-of-life dates, and end-of-support dates is necessary for keeping a configuration management database accurate. However, manually performing this task with multiple administrators can be painstaking and time consuming.

SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is built to import existing devices, no matter which device type, and can automatically update your device information whenever it changes, which can help save time and effort.

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Obtain reliable device data to make informed decisions with the help of a network inventory tool

Until a device fails, you may be unaware it has an expired maintenance contract or reached end-of-life status. In these cases, replacing the device is often more expensive and commonly results in costly network downtime.

By regularly polling for device data and updating the database with any new information, NCM is built to track device end-of-life information and can help you proactively plan for contract renewals or device replacements, if required.

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Complete automated network inventory scanning for up-to-date inventory records

SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is built to automatically scan a network for connected devices to collect and report on data, such as device type, manufacturer, serial number, operating system, configurations, and location.

With NCM, you can specify the frequency of automatic network inventory scans, so your inventory always reflects the most up-to-date device information.

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Simplify network inventory management with the help of network inventory software

Network inventory management is critical to maintaining optimal network performance. Once SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager discovers your network devices through inventory scanning, it can import data and display key information on a map. Users can then use this map to gain visibility into the network and more easily monitor and manage the health and performance of network devices.

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Do you find yourself asking…

What are key areas of network inventory?
What is the purpose of network inventory?
How often should I do a network inventory scan?
Should I use a professional network inventory tool?
Can I schedule inventory scans of my network in NCM?
Can I adjust inventory settings in NCM?
What other features does NCM have?

A network inventory is a list of all hardware and software elements that make up an IT environment, along with key information about those assets.

A thorough network inventory should include all your devices, no matter their vendor, and all your software. It should always be up to date and include your newest additions and not devices or programs you no longer use.

In terms of hardware, some of the key elements that should be in your network device inventory are:

Desktop computers
Laptops
Printers
Routers
Modems
Keyboards and mice
USB devices
Mobile devices like cell phones and tablets

As network device inventory software, NCM is built to let you easily adjust inventory settings. Adjusting the inventory settings of your network scan enables you to choose which information will be gathered in the network scan. Along with specifying the type of data collected, modifying your inventory settings could also allow you to change the number of devices NCM can inventory at one time.

You can adjust your network inventory settings in NCM by following these steps:

Click “Settings” and go to “All Settings.”
Click “NCM Settings” under “Product Specific Settings.”
Click “Node Inventory” under “NCM Node Management”
Select the information types you’d like NCM to collect.
Adjust the number of devices for concurrent inventory (the default is five).
If you have VLANs extended across network trucks, and you want to inventory these relevant devices, select “Extend VLANs inventory” (SolarWinds advises against this, as it slows down the inventory process).
If the inventory process causes the NCM server to hang, or if the process is taking too long, select “Disable Inventory Lookup.” Make sure you determine the root source of the problem before re-enabling Inventory Lookup.
Click “Submit.”

NCM can enable you to run a complete inventory scan or a single node scan. A single node scan will take a shorter time to complete, since the scan is only focused on one node. A full inventory scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours depending on the number of nodes in the scan, plus the type of statistics collected.

Along with inventory scans, NCM is built to let you access inventory reports. These reports are designed to give you up-to-date device information like vendors, routing protocols, and end-of-support dates, so you can better manage the inventory of your network infrastructure. You can choose from several unique out-of-the-box inventory reports on NCM, or you can create your own.

A network inventory is a list of all hardware and software elements that make up an IT environment, along with key information about those assets.
A thorough network inventory should include all your devices, no matter their vendor, and all your software. It should always be up to date and include your newest additions and not devices or programs you no longer use.
In terms of hardware, some of the key elements that should be in your network device inventory are:
Desktop computers
Laptops
Printers
Routers
Modems
Keyboards and mice
USB devices
Mobile devices like cell phones and tablets
You can easily schedule inventory scans of your network in SolarWinds^® Network Configuration Manager (NCM). Running regular inventory scans helps you ensure all inventory information is up to date. By scheduling your inventory scans, you don’t have to remember to manually run them.
It’s easy to create flexible schedules of your inventory scans on NCM:
Go to “My Dashboards” then click “Network Configuration.”
Go to “Jobs” and click “Create New Job.”
Name the job, then select “Update Inventory” as the Job Type.
Specify when the job runs. There are two options:
Select “Basic” to run the job once or on a simple schedule. Click the tab showing how frequently the job runs, and then specify your desired start time and day(s).
Select “Advanced” to create a more complex schedule using the five fields to create a CRON expression.
If this job relates to a business rule, add a comment. Then click “Next.”
Select the notes this job will target and click “Next.”
Select an email notification option. For default email notifications and SMTP server settings, click “Email Results” before clicking “Next.”
Select the information types to include in the Inventory job. Then click “Next.”
Review the settings and click “Finish.”
Scheduling the inventory scans of your network can enable you to save time, minimize your workload, and better manage your entire network.
As network device inventory software, NCM is built to let you easily adjust inventory settings. Adjusting the inventory settings of your network scan enables you to choose which information will be gathered in the network scan. Along with specifying the type of data collected, modifying your inventory settings could also allow you to change the number of devices NCM can inventory at one time.
You can adjust your network inventory settings in NCM by following these steps:
Click “Settings” and go to “All Settings.”
Click “NCM Settings” under “Product Specific Settings.”
Click “Node Inventory” under “NCM Node Management”
Select the information types you’d like NCM to collect.
Adjust the number of devices for concurrent inventory (the default is five).
If you have VLANs extended across network trucks, and you want to inventory these relevant devices, select “Extend VLANs inventory” (SolarWinds advises against this, as it slows down the inventory process).
If the inventory process causes the NCM server to hang, or if the process is taking too long, select “Disable Inventory Lookup.” Make sure you determine the root source of the problem before re-enabling Inventory Lookup.
Click “Submit.”
NCM can enable you to run a complete inventory scan or a single node scan. A single node scan will take a shorter time to complete, since the scan is only focused on one node. A full inventory scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours depending on the number of nodes in the scan, plus the type of statistics collected.
Along with inventory scans, NCM is built to let you access inventory reports. These reports are designed to give you up-to-date device information like vendors, routing protocols, and end-of-support dates, so you can better manage the inventory of your network infrastructure. You can choose from several unique out-of-the-box inventory reports on NCM, or you can create your own.
In addition to network inventory management, SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager comes with a range of features designed to help keep your network up and running. Some of these are:
Network audit: NCM network audit tools help you more easily demonstrate compliance. They can also make it easier to identify non-compliant devices, inconsistent or unauthorized configuration changes, failed backups, and more.
Network device management : NCM comes with real-time change detection and notification while giving you broad control over your configuration backup policies.
Network assessment: NCM is a comprehensive tool to help network admins manage device data more effectively by offering detailed examinations of your entire IT infrastructure.
Network automation for change management, config, and compliance : NCM uses network automation to make bulk changes to your wireless and wired devices, saving you time and reducing errors as compared to making manual updates. The tool is also built to actively monitor your device configurations and alert you to changes as soon as they occur, so you can fix problems fast.
VLAN configuration and troubleshooting : NCM helps you optimize VLAN management with the help of customizable configuration templates and seven different licenses, to ensure you have the optimal model for your VLAN management scale.
NCM is built on the Orion^® Platform, meaning it can seamlessly integrate with your other SolarWinds products, giving you one unified dashboard through which you can see even more detailed information about your whole network.