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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

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

Add Network Segment (subnet)

  1. Log in to Cloudaware → Admin.

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

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  3. Fill out the form:

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

    WHERE

    Name – insert a meaningful name for the integration
    Group – insert a meaningful name for the group
    Subnet – insert 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 Cloudaware Breeze agent installed from the 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 a 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 - insert a meaningful name to distinguish the SNMP profile
    Version – select SNMP version*
    Port (optional) insert the port where SNMP is set up
    Community – insert SNMP community

*If you use SNMPv3, insert values for User and Password. Select Security Level, Authentication Protocol, Encryption Algorithm, and provide Encryption Password.

Click SAVE.

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

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Network Vulnerability Scanning

Cloudaware provides vulnerability scanning for discovered network devices. Contact your dedicated account manager or tam@cloudaware.com to request vulnerability scanning for discovered network devices.

Scan results will be available on network devices' records in 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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