Topology visualization tasks
Network administrators and operators can use topology visualization tools, such as the Network Hop View, Network Views, and the Structure Browser, to view the topology following a discovery. They can also perform diagnostic tasks on the network devices and components by launching in-context tools from topology maps.
Network administrators and operators can use topology visualization
tools to perform a wide range of diagnostic and information retrieval
tasks, including the following:
- Identifying network problems
- Troubleshooting network problems by running troubleshooting tools within the Network Hop View and network views, as listed below
- Drilling into network devices to see faulty components
- Performing SNMP MIB queries on devices for diagnosis purposes
- Investigating network routes by issuing ping and traceroute commands
- Retrieving device information, such as domain registration information, DNS lookups, and retrieving specialized protocol information from Cisco and Juniper devices