Introduction

Network map is a very powerful tool for graphical representation of your monitored services. You can upload images and create a map that will represent different portions of your network, or take a pictures of your switches, routers, servers, etc.. and use it. You can give your imagination free reign to create all kinds of illustrations.

This software can be applied to a variety of business IT processes. These include:

• Representation of a logical network view with correlating current states
• Creation of simplified views for end users or help desk
• Visualization of network connections or VPN routes
• Summary information from an entire physical site or data center in a regional view
• Link status information with the server rack location
• View hardware and correlating monitoring states

To make using Network Map tool easier, we recommend starting your learning process in this order:

1. Create a background
2. Create a map
3. Manage shapes
4. Add an icon representing a host
5. Add some informational text