Specialized discoveries

You can configure the system to perform more complex discoveries, such as Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and Network Address Translation (NAT) discovery.

Specialized discoveries include:

Element Management System (EMS) discoveries

Collect topology data from Element Management Systems and integrates this data into the discovered topology.

MPLS discoveries

Discover layer 3 virtual private networks (VPNs) and enhanced layer 2 VPNs running across MPLS core networks.

NAT discoveries

Discover NAT gateway devices to retrieve data on devices in private address spaces.

Third-party discoveries:

Discover intervening provider networks as a "third-party" object on multiple networks that run across a provider network (for example, enterprise VPNs across a provider MPLS core network).