Have you heard of Netblox?

Have you heard about Netbox??

Looking for a solution that will provide documentation and management for your network?

NetBox is a robust and comprehensive tool designed for managing and documenting computer networks. NetBox functions as the source of truth for your network infrastructure

It defines and validates the intended state of all network components and resources.

Netbox IPAM

•IP Address Allocation and Tracking: Efficiently allocate and track IP addresses within an organization

•Subnet Management: Manage subnets and ensure proper utilization of IP space.••VLANs and VRFs:

•Support for VLAN (Virtual LAN) and VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) configurations.

•DNS Integration: Integration with DNS to manage domain names and IP mappings.

Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)

•Rack and Equipment Management: Visualize and manage physical racks and devices within data centers.

•Power and Connectivity Management: Track power connections and network cabling for better infrastructure management.

•Cable Management: Detailed management of cable connections between devices.

•Environmental Monitoring: Monitor environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.

Device and Rack Management

•Device Inventory: Maintain a detailed inventory of devices, including servers, switches, and other hardware.

•Rack Diagrams: Create and manage diagrams for physical rack layouts.

•Device Connections: Track network and power connections between devices.

Circuit Management

•Circuit Documentation: Document and manage information about network circuits, including point-to-point links and provider information.

•Connection Tracking: Track connections and ensure proper documentation of network links.

Customization and Extensibility

•Custom Fields: Add custom fields to various objects for additional data tracking.

•Webhooks and Automation: Integrate with other systems using webhooks and automated scripts.

•Plugins: Extend functionality with custom plugins and integrations.

Open-Source and Community Support

•Active Community: Benefit from a vibrant open-source community providing support, plugins, and enhancements.

•Documentation and Resources: Extensive documentation and resources are available to help users get started and troubleshoot issues.

•GitHub Repository: Access the source code, report issues, and contribute to the project via GitHub.

typical production deployment with moderate usage

CPU: 4 cores

Memory: 8 GB RAM

Storage: 50 GB disk space (SSD recommended for better performance)

Network: 1 Gbps network interface

Lansweeper vs netbox

Lansweeper: A commercial product, primarily an IT asset management (ITAM) and network discovery tool. It helps organizations keep track of all their IT assets, including hardware, software, and network devices, providing detailed information and reports.

NetBox: An open-source tool designed for IP address management (IPAM) and data center infrastructure management (DCIM). It focuses on managing and documenting IP address spaces, data center devices, racks, and connections.

Great documentation solution!!

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