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Network Discovery

Network Discovery is a Cloudaware integration that allows for the discovery of SNMP- and IP-based devices connected to an internal customer network. This guide explains how to add a network segment to Cloudaware.

Network Discovery - CA_logo_black.png To see the Cloudaware Network Discovery integration in action, request a demo.

Prerequisites

Deploy Cloudaware Breeze Agent on a Linux server that has access to the internal enterprise network.

Add a Network Segment (subnet)


  1. Log in to Cloudaware → Admin.

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  2. Find Network Discovery in integrations. Click +ADD.

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  3. Fill out the form:

    Network Discovery - Network Discovery integration details - Network Segment.png

    WHERE

    Name – a name for the Network Segment integration
    Group – a descriptive name for the group
    Subnet – IP address(es) of the subnet(s) in the format 1.1.1.1/24 (IP addresses will be displayed as network segments)
    Breeze Agent – select the server with installed Cloudaware Breeze agent from the drop-down list
    SNMP profiles – leave as 'None selected' for initial setup
    SolarWinds Platform Server – select the SolarWinds server from the list (note that SolarWinds integration must be enabled)

    Click SAVE.

  4. A green light in the ‘Status’ column indicates successful configuration. If the light is red, contact support@cloudaware.com.

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  5. Optional: for discovery of SNMP-enabled devices, set up SNMP profiles. Select the tab 'SNMP Profile' → +ADD SNMP PROFILE.

    Fill out the form:

    Network Discovery - Network Discovery integration details - SNMP Profile.png

    WHERE

    Name – the SNMP profile name
    Version – select the SNMP version. If you use SNMPv3, insert values for User and Password. Select Security Level, Authentication Protocol, Encryption Algorithm, and Encryption Password.
    Port (optional) – the port where SNMP is set up
    Community – the SNMP community

    Click SAVE.


  1. To view Network Security-related data, go to Cloudaware CMDB Navigator. Select NETWORK DISCOVERY in the left-hand menu.

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Network Vulnerability Scanning


Cloudaware provides vulnerability scanning for discovered network devices. To request vulnerability scanning, contact your dedicated account manager or tam@cloudaware.com.


Scan results will be available on the network devices' records in the Cloudaware CMDB:

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List of Network Discovery objects


Cloudaware supports the following objects:

  • Network Device CA10ND__CaNetworkDevice__c

  • Network Device Interface CA10ND__CaNetworkDeviceInterface__c

  • Network Segment CA10ND__CaNetworkSegment__c