Domotz (FREE TRIAL) A cloud-based package that performs network monitoring and will create network maps for LANs and WANs.ManageEngine OpManager Network Mapping (FREE TRIAL) A package of network and server monitors that includes autodiscovery and network topology mapping functions.Auto-detects all updates and changes to your network in real-time. SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper (FREE TRIAL) Automatic and on-demand network topology mapping options that can also record VMWare and Hyper-V virtualizations.

Faddom (FREE TRIAL) This hybrid application discovery and dependency mapping system for both on-premise and cloud topologies also provides network mapping that can reach out across the internet to multiple sites and cloud servers.Datadog Live Network Mapping (FREE TRIAL) A cloud-based real-time network mapping tool that monitors traffic flows for direct network mapping with great visualizations for troubleshooting and network design considerations.See your network and identify traffic hogs, then work out traffic shaping measures. Auvik EDITOR’S CHOICE This cloud-based network monitoring system includes an automated network discovery, documentation, and mapping service that is constantly updated.

Here is our list of the best network mapping and topology software: The tools on offer range from rudimentary maps that are backed by automatically-collected inventories to sophisticated topology graphics tools that do not have any autodiscovery capabilities. Many network performance monitoring software include some level of network mapping, drawing or diagram functionality that usually includes autodiscovery of the devices connected to the network. Having a good network diagram gives you a bird’s eye view of what’s going on which is great for troubleshooting problems, planning ahead, and staying on top of network changes.

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