Best Practices for Layer 2 Network Mapping

Here are four best practices for network mapping. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or +1 (801) 901-0825. Download UVexplorer Now: https://www.uvexplorer.com/uvexplorer/ Transcript: Thank you for watching our video on network mapping's best practices Despite the complexity that network mapping can present for network engineers and administrators, it is an indispensable procedure that e organizations with a visual display of their network and its components. A view of the network enables I T teams to manage their architecture and troubleshoot issues quickly and efficiently. To streamline network mapping, network administrators should consider the following strategies: First, Understand the Components in Network Mapping. You should identify the devices and inventory to include in the visualization. Essential items include IP addresses within the network, firewall and filtering devices, and rack layouts.It’s also recommended to create an inventory list detailing network components, including the equipment manufacturer, model, serial number, host name, and location. Companies that employ an asset tagging system should incorporate this data as well. Second, Formulate a Network Mapping Policy. Having determined what to include in the network map, managers can proceed to devise a policy to govern the mapping process within their organization. This clarifies each network administrator’s responsibilities within the mapping process and which devices and connections are captured within your maps. Third, Create your Network Maps. Now that you have a mapping policy you can commence the primary task: creating the actual network diagrams. This can be achieved in two ways: auto-discovery and manual entry. Auto-discovery incorporates network mapping software tools like U V explorer to discover your entire network, while manual entry is the creation of maps by memory or previous maps by an employee. Finally, Implementing an Advanced Network Mapping Solution. Given the potential issues of manual network mapping, leveraging a top-tier software solution, like U V explorer, is advisable. A dynamic network mapping tool provides essential capabilities, including auto-discovery, asset inventory, configuration backup, virtual device discovery and physical connection mapping. Such a software application allows you to use different topologies to view your network. With these solutions, the IT team can avoid many network mapping related challenges. In conclusion, by implementing these four basic steps, you will be able to create policies and procedures that deliver the the best network maps for your organization. Thank you for watching our short video on the best practices for Network Mapping. For more information please visit UVexplorer.com