Introduction
The configuration management NNM provides may be broadly divided into five basic areas:
discover IP addressable devices (as well as IPX and layer 2 devices), the network IP structure, routers, switches, bridges, repeaters, and other infrastructure devices
collect and store configuration information about devices and networks in a database
check the configuration information for changes, errors, or inconsistencies
present the network topology and device connectivity using a map hierarchy with IP-centric views, layer 2 views, or physical connectivity views
report the information by providing search capabilities to locate where devices appear in the network relative to the neighboring topology, and by offering text-based reporting tools ...
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