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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.pngImage Modified To see the Cloudaware Network Discovery integration in action, request a demo.

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  1. Log in to Cloudaware account → Admin.

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  2. Find Network Discovery in the list of cloud integrations. Click +Add.

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  3. Fill out the form:

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    WHERE

    Name - insert a meaningful name for the integration
    Breeze agent - select the server with Cloudaware Breeze agent installed from the list 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
    Vulnerability Scanning - check this check box to enable Cloudaware vulnerability scanning for discovered network devices SolarWinds Platform Server - select the SolarWinds server from the list (note that SolarWinds integration must be enabled)

    Click Save.

  4. The green light in 'Status' for the network segment means that the integration has been successfully configured. If there is a red light, please contact support@cloudaware.com.

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

    Fill out the form:

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    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

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  1. DISCOVERY in the menu on the left:

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Network Vulnerability Scanning

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Cloudaware provides vulnerability scanning for discovered network devices. To enable vulnerability scanning, check the box 'Vulnerability Scanning' when adding a Network Segment or edit the integration settings (select the integration in the list, click tree dots → Edit, and check the box)Contact your dedicated account manager or tam@cloudaware.com to request vulnerability scanning for discovered network devices.

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

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Cloudaware supports the following network objects:

Network Device
Network Device Interface
Network Segment

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