Dynamic Mapping with Automation

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• Dynamic Mapping with Automation

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History of Network Automation
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G2 The Rest?
G1 NCCM for Configuration
G0 Scripting
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Before Network Automation
Multiple CLI Windows
Static Map
Legacy Automation
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The Evolution of Network Mapping
Single pane of glass
Time consuming Closed to Experts One size fits
all Manual Stitching
Quicker to build Closed to Admins On the rack
sizing Manual Stitching
Search and extend techniques with advanced
Layer 4 traffic path analysis
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Dynamic Mapping at Work
Whiteboard Drawings w/ Verbal Data
NetBrains Qmap w/ Embedded Data
Automatic Legend
Map-data
Protocol association
Route Propagation
Map of discussion area created in under 30 seconds
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Introduce Dynamic Map (Qmap)

• NetBrain Qmaps can be created on demand instantly
• Create a map around an IP address
• Map an application path
• Qmaps are data rich and interactive
• Zoom in to see more network data and observe
  device details (Observer)
• Encapsulate built-in data, show command results,
  and monitored data inside a Qmap
• Qmaps can be automatically updated
• Highlight any topology changes on the map
• Schedule an auto update of maps

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Dynamic Map Zooming

• Scroll with a wheel mouse or setting the zoom
  manually
• At customizable zoom , data layers dynamically
  add or removed from the map
• Select Options on the Map ribbon to adjust
  defaults

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Dynamic Map Zoom to Relevant Maps
Relevant Router in new Qmap

• Zoom out to reduce the amount of labels on the
  map
• Zoom out to 40 on any Qmap to launch the
  relevant search
• Double-click on the desired map to open in a new
  tab

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Dynamic Map Zoom to Observer Cards

• Zoom in to 300 to launch Observer Panel
• Continue zooming in to scroll through each card
• Each card provides easy access to information
  related to a device
• Uses and to change to a different
  device on the map

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Dive into a Device via Observer

• Navigator card allows re-ordering and hiding of
  each card
• Click Refresh on Design card to clean un-used
  categories

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Design Reader

• Description
• Provides access to logical configuration blocks
• Use NetBrain algorithms to group parsed protocol
  and related information

• Use Case
• Compare neighboring protocol configurations
• Compare neighboring interface settings
• How to launch
• Select a device of interest on the map
• Select ConfiggtDesign Reader from floating Qmap
  menu

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Using the Design Reader

• Navigate the design reader tree on left for
  desired configuration block
• Change the Source of Configuration data for
  historical comparison
• Select the hostname hyperlink to change device
  for comparison

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Using the Design Reader (cont)
Show sample configuration

• Click on the top row of the design reader
  tree to validate configuration blocks
• no matching configuration, matching
  configuration available
• Launches sample configuration viewer

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More Ways to Map On-Demand

• Find and disable an infected server

• Troubleshoot OSPF routing issues

Search for the server and map adjacent LAN
environment to see where it connects
Map targeted routing domain (e.g. OSPF 200)

• Troubleshoot multicast video issues

• Troubleshoot a Data Center

Open Layer-2 Map of Data Center
Map related Downstream Source Tree
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Case Studies
British Telecom Saves Over 1 Million with
Dynamic Mapping With NetBrain, BT significantly
reduced costs and manpower associated with
discovery and diagramming of its customers
20,000 node network. BT scheduled automated
bi-monthly rediscovery and asset reports to
outline ongoing changes. Fidelity Investments
Cuts MTTR in Half with Dynamic Mapping Fidelity
utilized NetBrain to automate diagram creation,
visualize performance issues, and easily share
information for collaborative troubleshooting
sessions. Dynamic Mapping shortened typical
diagnosis and repair by as much as 50. Thompson
Reuters Consolidates Three Data Centers with Zero
Outages Thompson Reuters was able to reduce costs
associated with data collection, data center
consolidation, and resultant downtime.
Additionally, they were able to increase the
accuracy of their change management process with
NetBrain.
NetBrain is a game-changer for documenting large
networks. Brad Argetsinger Sr. Program Manager
Troubleshooting without NetBrain is like
troubleshooting in the dark. Michael
Micheletti NOC Engineer
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