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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
Network Device Interface
Network Segment

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