Methods for IT network representation and associated computer program products

This invention describes a way to create a full map of an IT network. It starts by using a software tool to automatically find and map all the active devices like servers and routers. Then, a user manually adds in the passive parts, such as cables or patch panels, using a special editor, placing them logically between the automatically found devices to create a complete picture of the network.

Why it matters: Filed before the widespread adoption of cloud computing and software-defined networks, the need for a complete, accurate network map including passive elements is now critical for managing complex hybrid infrastructures. Modern graphical interfaces and data integration tools could make the manual insertion and logical linking more efficient.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedSoftware logic, network auto-discovery, graphical editor

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