NetBrain OE 4.1 New Feature: Visual Search

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Visual Search allows the system to access all network data from one place and map out the search results dynamically.

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1. Common Searches

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2. Map Out Search Results

Mouse over a search result to create a preview map, including L3 topology view, L2 topology view and others.

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3. Find Relevant Visio Maps

Click the “Visio” button from within a Q-Map to find relevant Visio maps
» A fast way to access knowledge stored in existing Visio diagrams

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4. Search Device Example

Search devices by any property field, including hostname, interface IP address, interface MAC address, type, hardware model, serial #, software version, etc.

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5. Search Configure Files Example

Search device configuration files by one or more strings:

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6. Search Visio and Q-map Example

Search Visio and Q-map files in the Map Center by file keywords such as map name, page name, map content, etc.

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7. Search Network Segment Example

Search a network segment (e.g. 10.10.10.0/24) to view its topology and member devices. There are three types of network segments: LAN segments, WAN clouds, DMVPN clouds.

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8. Search MAC Address Example

Search by MAC address to view the L3/L2 topology maps



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9. Group Search Results into Device/Link Group


Select found devices or interfaces in the search result view and then click the hyperlink buttons at the bottom of the view to define device or link groups:



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10. Map Device Group from Search Result


Find pre-defined groups that include certain devices listed in the search results and map the group.


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