Network Discovery

Owned by Daria Lebedeva
Last updated: Dec 09, 2024
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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.png To see the Cloudaware Network Discovery integration in action, request a demo.

Prerequisites

 

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

Add Network Segment (subnet)

 

  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:

    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. 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.

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

    Fill out the form:

    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:

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:

 

List of Network Discovery objects

 

Cloudaware supports the following objects:

Network Device
Network Device Interface
Network Segment

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